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 One challenge is that textiles get tossed alongside other waste, which reduces quality and prevents reuse. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Laura Park is a designer and the owner of Laura Park Designs, a textiles and home accents company that’s a favorite of dorm designers and college students. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Part of the law requires manufacturers and retailers to feature programs that help expedite textile reuse, which is why Target got involved. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026 California has also led state-level retail regulation in areas such as textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with its new SB 707. Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • The fabric also has a spill-resistant treatment that keeps liquid on the surface long enough to blot with a dry cloth.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Cool your body as well as the rooms A cool shower or a damp cloth can provide immediate relief, and drinking water regularly helps replace fluid lost through sweating.
    Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
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  • Knit & Sew bar After aisles and aisles of every type of yarn in every color, there is a whole corner dedicated to fabrics.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Biedermeier candlesticks by Ted Muehling, window treatments in Pierre Frey Sanjana fabric, and a custom silk-and-wool rug by Woven complete the space.
    Punch Hutton, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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