<div> Textiles play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical implants, including the replacement of diseased or non-functioning parts of the body. The editors and expert contributors provide an invaluable single source of information on the main types of textile materials and products used for medical implants. The first section offers an overview of biotextile structures, the types of textiles used for medical implants and processing issues. The second section focuses on the different types of biotextile implants, including sutures and cardiovascular implants.<BR> <br> Published in association with The Textile Institute.</div>