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Recent Examples of textiles
Non-reusable textiles (otherwise known as NRTs) are of particular interest, underscored by ACT UK’s report that the region discards 740,000 metric tons of NRT every year.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Warm colors and architectural paneling harmonize the two floors, while ceramics by Martin and textiles repurposed from Wilkinson’s film projects—including fabric from Aladdin—layer the home with stories.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The African Growth and Opportunity Act has allowed dozens of countries in sub-Saharan Africa duty-free access to the US market for certain products including fuel, agricultural goods, and textiles.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This revisiting of the history of Ghanaian handicraft appears in works such as Beasts of No Nation, 2013–22, a wood panel (sharing a name with musician Fela Kuti’s 1989 album and Uzodinma Iweala’s 2005 novel) wrapped in wax-print cloth that echoes the vibrant textiles seen in Ghanaian markets.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The East Africa nation has emerged as a leading exporter of textiles and apparel, which constitute more than 90% of its exports under AGOA.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
India has been very late to the game of getting involved in textiles and garments and leather and footwear.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Created by Posen, Collection 01 reflected Posen’s signature approach to tailoring and draping while reimagining Gap’s core textiles like denim and poplin.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s how artist Hadley Clark approaches reinventing and refurbishing textiles.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Warm colors and architectural paneling harmonize the two floors, while ceramics by Martin and textiles repurposed from Wilkinson’s film projects—including fabric from Aladdin—layer the home with stories.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The African Growth and Opportunity Act has allowed dozens of countries in sub-Saharan Africa duty-free access to the US market for certain products including fuel, agricultural goods, and textiles.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This revisiting of the history of Ghanaian handicraft appears in works such as Beasts of No Nation, 2013–22, a wood panel (sharing a name with musician Fela Kuti’s 1989 album and Uzodinma Iweala’s 2005 novel) wrapped in wax-print cloth that echoes the vibrant textiles seen in Ghanaian markets.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The East Africa nation has emerged as a leading exporter of textiles and apparel, which constitute more than 90% of its exports under AGOA.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
India has been very late to the game of getting involved in textiles and garments and leather and footwear.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Created by Posen, Collection 01 reflected Posen’s signature approach to tailoring and draping while reimagining Gap’s core textiles like denim and poplin.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s how artist Hadley Clark approaches reinventing and refurbishing textiles.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
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Think breathable fabrics, layers for changing temperatures, and slip-on shoes for security lines.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each textured toy is perfectly sized for little hands to explore their tactile surfaces, adorned with ribbons and crinkly fabrics.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Set two more microfiber cloths nearby for polishing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bag shapes took cues from shells, fishing baskets and Japanese furoshiki, traditional wrapping cloths.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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