36 references were given to review the fibrous materials for biomedical application and their modification.Biologically-derived macromolecules and synthetic polymers including nondegradable and degradable polymers could be prepared into fibrous forms for surgical suture

wound dressings and tissue engineering scaffolds. Methods including polymer blending

crosslinking and surface modification of fibers such as plasma treatment

surface chemical reaction and polymer grafting were used to improve the mechanical properties

biocompatibility

cell adhesion of fibers and to promote new tissue formation around fibrous materials.