textiles

plural of textile
as in fabrics
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 textiles The study also looked at the secondhand clothing market, specifically noting whether a country absorbs used textiles or exports them to other nations. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Every seat is upholstered in stylish beige and cream-colored textiles and offers seven inches of recline, 40 inches of pitch, and 19 inches of width. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Originally built to showcase the Celanese Corporation’s synthetic textiles, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode has since been renovated and expanded with a new kitchen and primary suite. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 For this inaugural edition, our focus is on textiles, material culture, and craftsmanship. Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 Patagonia is known as an industry leader in recycled textiles. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 The presentation blends stories, historical context and quilt traditions to see how textiles are powerful tools for communication, telling stories and preserving culture. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Her sets tend to feature warm whites, natural materials, layered textiles and rooms that look lived-in rather than staged. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The 2,000 year old pet cemetery in the ancient port city of Berenice, Egypt includes cats, dogs and even monkeys who were buried with their collars and necklaces, draped in textiles and pieces of pottery and otherwise treated as treasured pets. Felicia Feaster, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • Most European hotels and house rentals don’t have air conditioning, so lightweight fabrics and layered styles are essential.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The industry is still leaning toward comfort stretch or rigid constructions over super stretchy fabrics.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Prepare yourself with warm water, mild dish soap, and microfiber cleaning cloths.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • These cloths are also soft enough not to scratch your pots and pans, but sturdy enough to hold up to daily wiping, drying, and mopping.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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