textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l 
ˈteks-tᵊl
ˈteks-tᵊl
1
: cloth sense 1a
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
2
: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
Examples of textile in a Sentence
They import fine silk textiles from China.
brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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The bill contains $14 billion in incentives for domestic circularity and innovation for fashion and textiles.
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Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Designed for durability and comfort, these textiles enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Gallery Gramma Epsilon from Athens showed works by women artists, many of whom worked with textiles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Beyond using cashmere, which is a natural textile (and better for the environment), Nadaam goes the extra mile to ensure its production is sustainable.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Designed for durability and comfort, these textiles enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Gallery Gramma Epsilon from Athens showed works by women artists, many of whom worked with textiles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Beyond using cashmere, which is a natural textile (and better for the environment), Nadaam goes the extra mile to ensure its production is sustainable.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstīl
ˈteks-tᵊl
: cloth sense 1
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
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