Textile

/ˈtɛkstaɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of fabric or cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.

The fashion designer chose a luxurious silk textile for her new collection.

A material made of fibers, used for making clothes, furnishings, and other products.

This textile is durable and resistant to wear, making it ideal for outdoor furniture.

The industry involved in the production and sales of cloth and textiles.

The textile sector has faced many challenges in recent years due to increasing competition.

Any woven or knitted fabric.

The quilt was made from a variety of colorful textiles.

The arrangement of fibers, yarns, or threads in a specific structure.

The intricate textile design featured patterns that were painstakingly crafted.

From Latin 'textilis' meaning 'woven'.

textile industry

Refers to the sector involved in the production and sale of textile materials.

textile designer

A professional who designs patterns and fabrics.

technical textile

Textiles that serve a functional purpose beyond aesthetics.

fabric

A textile material, especially one that is woven.

fiber

A thin strand of material from which textiles are made.

weaving

The process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

Fabric of life

The community is like a textile of life, interwoven and strong.

Dress code as a textile

You can tell a lot from someone’s textile; it reflects their personality.