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 The next year, Ohio legalized the production of hemp – used to make clothing, textiles, paper and animal feed – in the state. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 This mitigates risks connected with material substitutions and the use fake textiles by subsuppliers, in addition to easing custom clearance and avoiding import bans. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles. Footwear News, 24 June 2025 In the corner, a cowl made of macrame, textiles and yarn adorns a mannequin. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for textile
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  • Paint pots white, drape them in shade cloth in burlap to reduce heat buildup.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Clean frequently used toasters every two to four weeks by emptying and wiping out the crumb tray and cleaning the exterior, including knobs and other controls, with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
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  • Its stretchy fabric is not see-through and can be tossed into the washing machine on laundry day.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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