Disposable medical supplies are meant to be thrown away after use, and there are many benefits to using disposable medical supplies instead of reusable alternatives.1. Security. Arguably the most significant benefit of using single-use medical supplies is the increased patient safety that can be achieved by disposing of equipment immediately after use. Disposable medical supplies reduce the...

Composite nonwovens cover surgical gowns, clinical wearable products, wipes, wound dressings, pads, swabs, tissue engineering scaffolds, hernia meshes, filter materials, and incontinence products. Commercialized, innovatively designed composite nonwovens for a variety of medical applications are improving the quality of life for many people. Specific research needs have been highlighted to...