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Recent Examples of textiles
The production of hemp in the EU — used for everything from textiles to food to construction — grew by around 84%, from about 21,000 hectares (52,000 acres) in 2015 to 33,000 hectares (82,000 acres), in 2022.
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Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Explicitly in South Africa, the Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof features local art in common areas, South African textiles and prints, and a lobby anchored by a towering giraffe sculpture by a local artist.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both of those marks targeted a wide swath of categories, from mobile games, jewelry and bags to container goods, textiles, clothing and sporting articles.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.
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Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
These textiles slowly rot and release greenhouse gases, while synthetic or mixed fabrics release chemicals, microplastics, and forever chemicals.
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Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Hockney was born July 9, 1937, in Bradford, a large industrial city whose chief export was woolen textiles.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Explicitly in South Africa, the Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof features local art in common areas, South African textiles and prints, and a lobby anchored by a towering giraffe sculpture by a local artist.
—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both of those marks targeted a wide swath of categories, from mobile games, jewelry and bags to container goods, textiles, clothing and sporting articles.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.
—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
These textiles slowly rot and release greenhouse gases, while synthetic or mixed fabrics release chemicals, microplastics, and forever chemicals.
—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Hockney was born July 9, 1937, in Bradford, a large industrial city whose chief export was woolen textiles.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
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Thanks to its sleeveless silhouette, the top feels lightweight and breathable on hot days, while ribbed knits and stretch cotton fabrics offer a comfortable, body-skimming fit without feeling restrictive.
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Italians prefer natural breathable fabrics instead, like cotton and linen.
Noun
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Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
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Apply cold wet cloths to the neck, armpits and groin, the highest blood-flow areas, to accelerate cooling.
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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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