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 team believes that the breakthrough could pave the way for textiles that can beat the extreme heat without relying on white materials. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Santa Fe also offers endless shopping and right next door is Shiprock which is a good starting point, with their remarkable selection of native ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 The zaobanchu, located in the Forbidden City complex and around the country, had dozens of departments specializing in paintings, textiles, wood carving, materials and more — every minute aspect required to create elaborate pieces. Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The brand’s iconic shade of green punctuates the design on the booth textiles and terrazzo flooring that extends from the interior through to the outdoor patio. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Westex creates flame-resistant and arc-rated (FR/AR) textiles. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Jahan is a proponent of strategically mixing in all kinds of different textiles. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Let One Piece Be the Star When incorporating plum into room furnishings, specifically through textiles, Bandstra suggests letting one hero piece carry the color, for example, draperies, a sofa, or a pair of chairs. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 The traders in marketplaces such as Khan el-Khalili offer handmade items of copperware, textiles, and spices utilizing methods of production that are taught from generation to generation. Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • Tiny fibers fight the sun Most passive cooling fabrics are white since lighter surfaces have a higher albedo.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mills can use feedback from brands to refine the fabrics that are resonating with consumers, while brands and garment makers can continuously improve product development based on real-time collaboration.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, storage caddies, gloves and specialty cleaning tools all fit that pattern and typically cost far more at big-box retailers or grocery chains.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • When in doubt, opt for microfiber cloths, soft sponges, or non-abrasive scrubs.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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