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 Overall, Oeko-Tex issued 60,495 certificates and labels for textiles and fibers meeting their standards, an increase of 5 percent over last year. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 There are also reams of delicate textiles, artfully gathered, ruched, scored, and creased (designs can be machine-birthed and hand-finished, and vice versa). Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 In the last three centuries, scholars have unearthed a few morsels—a description in an old poem of a similar tapestry; some rare Scandinavian textiles—that provide at least fragmentary context for the artifact’s existence. John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 Vita uses textiles, performance and video to speak about internet culture, along with stunning visuals that incorporate their family’s Middle Eastern diaspora and history. Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Researchers are also exploring applications in electronics, smart textiles, automotive components and construction, where materials that respond to their surroundings could offer capabilities conventional static components cannot. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 This includes sentimental artwork, meaningful accessories, books, textiles, and lighting. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Jacobs-Freeman advises starting with textiles, layering a drapery, boucle throw, or even a set of dining chairs before committing in a more permanent way. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • New fabrics, like rumpled viscose and a parachute-y nylon, added both softness and volume in interchangeable sets and standout dolman-sleeve trench coats.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That very female, feminine thing — all those fabrics and floating things — that was especially Judianna Makovsky.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths.
    Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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