textiles

Definition of textilesnext
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 plant produces Circulose—a dissolving pulp made from 100 percent discarded cotton textiles—designed to integrate into existing textile supply chains and move circular solutions beyond the pilot phase into sustained industrial production. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026 An easy way to level up your all-black outfit is to look for pieces in super luxurious textiles like velvet. Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 The Loro Piana family began trading wool and fine textiles at the beginning of the 19th century in Trivero, in northern Italy. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 These statement-making lines bring instant energy to a space, whether they’re splashed across walls or woven into textiles. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026 Zarin Fabrics, a Manhattan textiles store previously owned by Zarin's late husband, distanced itself from the former reality star in a statement on social media. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 The technology is also moving into textiles and wearables, where self-repairing fabrics can mend small rips or abrasions, extending product life and reducing waste. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 All of the clothing, textiles, and furniture were thrown away. Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026 Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • CreateMe’s MeRA platform—an acronym of Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly—leverages robotics to maneuver fabrics through the manufacturing process.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Pick up a pack of microfiber cloths and dampen them before dusting.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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