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Recent Examples of textiles
Another is through textiles, such as curtains, blankets, rugs, and pillows.
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Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Guests could mingle at booths set up by a variety of Native artists, who presented their clothing, jewelry, textiles, beauty products, and much more.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
In spring and summer, swap out the heavier textiles for a light cotton throw blanket and airy linen pillow covers.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Made in Belgium, this is a linen throw made by Libeco, a company that got its start in 1858 milling flax for textiles, though the art of crafting high-quality Belgian textiles goes back much farther—into the 13th and 14th centuries.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Prior to widespread mechanization, textiles were expensive due to the cost of materials and skilled labor needed to produce fabric, and they were often sourced abroad.
—Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Biodegradable e-textiles Remarkably, after just four months, the material had shed 48% of its weight and 98% of its strength, indicating a rapid and effective decomposition process.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Guests could mingle at booths set up by a variety of Native artists, who presented their clothing, jewelry, textiles, beauty products, and much more.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
In spring and summer, swap out the heavier textiles for a light cotton throw blanket and airy linen pillow covers.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Made in Belgium, this is a linen throw made by Libeco, a company that got its start in 1858 milling flax for textiles, though the art of crafting high-quality Belgian textiles goes back much farther—into the 13th and 14th centuries.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Prior to widespread mechanization, textiles were expensive due to the cost of materials and skilled labor needed to produce fabric, and they were often sourced abroad.
—Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Biodegradable e-textiles Remarkably, after just four months, the material had shed 48% of its weight and 98% of its strength, indicating a rapid and effective decomposition process.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
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The woven texture also adds dimension to even the simplest outfits and pairs especially well with warm-weather fabrics like linen, cotton, and denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The brand has also explored denim, though Trunfio noted that the assortment has remained intentionally limited, relying primarily on tie adjustments rather than stretch fabrics or elastic construction.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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If the sand has already been used, consumers are advised to carefully clean the area using wet cloths to avoid creating dust, while wearing gloves and a mask.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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