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 Advertisement As a disinfectant, HOCl can be used on household surfaces, objects, and textiles. Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026 Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images The India-EU free trade agreement would see India reduce tariffs on European automobile and agricultural products, while the EU would do the same for Indian textiles, leather, marine products and gems and jewelry. Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 Fabric and textiles expert Edward Simon of Direct Fabrics, agreed, noting that memory foam can tear or crumble under agitation and may trap moisture deep inside, creating odor and mold risk. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026 Linens and bath textiles are by Bassols, and are complemented by Ezcaray blankets, as well as thoughtful welcoming touches such as sweets from La Pajarita, and Tiempo para Vivir amenities. María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026 Heightened security at Europe’s largest ports is forcing drug traffickers to employ new technologies to chemically bond cocaine with legitimate carrier materials such as food, plastics, textiles, charcoal and cardboard, according to Europol. Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026 India’s sectors poised to gain from the deal include textiles, apparel, engineering goods, and leather, handicraft, footwear and marine products, while the EU’s gains will be in wine, automobiles, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, among others. Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Not far from Samuel & Sons is the studio of arguably the godfather of French textiles, wallpapers, and rugs, Pierre Frey. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Elements inspired by Nigerian textiles appear throughout, but the forms remain simple, made to fit into modern spaces without requiring context. Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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  • Forever Fleece High-rise Jogger Athleta has mastered the art of blending performance fabrics in everyday shapes, much like the Forever Fleece High-rise Joggers, now an extra 25 percent off at checkout.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The 54 rooms will feature wall coverings by Phillip Jeffries, fabrics by Pierre Frey, Kelly Wearstler, and Schumacher, and statement-making furniture by Ngala.
    Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • As for makeup remover wipes, many people complain that the pre-moistened cloths often fail to remove makeup entirely and can irritate skin.
    Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Groups of stakeholders including terminal operators, cruise lines and union representatives sat at large round tables with green table cloths and floral centerpieces.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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