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Recent Examples of textiles
Around 57 percent of textiles are biological materials, such as cotton, while 27 percent are polyester, almost all of which is recycled, Garcia Tapia said, limiting exposure to oil price shocks.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Like in the public spaces, the rooms are lent a strong sense of place with the use of natural materials from the region (local stone used in the floors and walls, for instance) and bespoke textiles inspired by the colors and patterns of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Lastly, this approach to treating silk could allow for upcycling used textiles, which previously would have to be dissolved before processing, or simply discarded.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The interiors drew on local textiles, the cabin libraries were chock-full of books on local flora and fauna.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Like in the public spaces, the rooms are lent a strong sense of place with the use of natural materials from the region (local stone used in the floors and walls, for instance) and bespoke textiles inspired by the colors and patterns of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Lastly, this approach to treating silk could allow for upcycling used textiles, which previously would have to be dissolved before processing, or simply discarded.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The interiors drew on local textiles, the cabin libraries were chock-full of books on local flora and fauna.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
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The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In the ’90s, Lilly Pulitzer was revived after its founder’s retirement, transitioning to stretchier fabrics yet keeping the same amount of elegance and femininity in every new release.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Cotton cloths and feather dusters tend to stir dust up and redistribute it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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The credit card purchases, most of which were itemized on city records as office supplies, included gifts and decorations for family birthday parties, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; $19,000 in groceries, children’s toys, cosmetics, a bed linens, table cloths and home decorations.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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