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textiles

noun

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 Laundry can be complicated, as many factors come into play when cleaning and caring for textiles. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 Huvis won for its work on chemically recycling polyester from automotive textiles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Intelligent and sustainable textiles respond to temperature, movement, performance, and the demands of the environment. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 The homeowners also shared some inspiration from Viennese textiles—blocky florals, dreamlike geometrics—by Wiener Werkstätte. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026 The vibe is all about rich textiles when creating a witch-worthy home, so think cozy throws, lush rugs and velvet curtains when shopping for pieces that add texture to your space. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Liang also used sculpture, textiles, films, performance, and sound in his installations, which could appear on a massive scale. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 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

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Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
The colder weather lends itself to layers upon layers of heavier, thicker fabrics.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026

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Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Clorox wipes, microfiber cloths, and a cleaning spray are under bathroom sinks in the basement and third floor, under the kitchen sink on the first floor, and in the laundry closet on the second floor.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

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