Definition of textilenext
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile This is an important premise to establish when discussing textile waste. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The place is brimming with period details, including antique textiles, a wood-burning fireplace, William Morris wallpaper, and a lovely library, with six acres of formal gardens just outside. — Nicholas Derenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Located inside the John Bardo Center, the makerspace includes a design studio, a tech lab, a 3D printing studio, and additional studios for textiles, wood and metals. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Bangladesh is among the world’s largest textile producers, though conditions in the country’s factories are an ongoing concern among labor rights groups. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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  • The second find consists of part of a statue of a royal personage along with its head, which was adorned with the striped cloth associated with ancient Egyptian rulers.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Remove from oven and use a napkin or cloth to press out any water from cheese mold.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • In addition to cutting down drying time and saving energy, drying towels separately from other laundry items helps protect lighter or more delicate fabrics, Karlidag says.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The dress featured contrasting fabric at the neckline and hips, with a velvety material set against the chiffon-like fabric used throughout he rest of the dress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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