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 The new rule also could see more unique designer deadstock textiles become available for purchase. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 The apparel company, founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Guillaume Gibault to promote textiles made in France, has since expanded beyond men’s underwear to include women’s undergarments, T-shirts, socks, swimwear, and other clothing. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Earthy textiles, polished cement, and wicker accents make for a soothing blend. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Adult moths lay eggs on fabric, and the larvae voraciously feed on the material, causing irreparable damage to textiles. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Netted flats, in jelly, mesh, and silky fishnet textiles, are trending this summer. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026 Mention your need for a kitchen rug in conversation, and you'll either be greeted with enthusiastic recommendations or watch someone recoil at the thought of putting textiles in one of the home's most spill-prone, high-traffic spaces. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 Studies have also found that more than one-third of all microplastics in the ocean come from synthetic textiles like clothing. Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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Noun
  • Stick to loose clothes with breathable fabrics like linen and cotton.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
  • When considering paint colors and fabrics, pick a mix of shades and patterns that complement each other, rather than ones that compete for your attention.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Focus on versatile, multipurpose items like dish soap, white vinegar, and microfiber cloths to simplify your routine.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • For example, microfiber cleaning cloths should be separated into a wash load of their own to avoid breaking down the fibers, just as white linens are best washed alone to get the softest and cleanest laundry.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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

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