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Textiles

Materials made from fibers used to make fabrics.

fabrics textile goods

Textiles are materials made from natural or synthetic fibers, used primarily for making fabrics and other products such as clothing, upholstery, and industrial materials.

Etymology

Textiles is from the Latin textilis, meaning "woven."

Explain Like I’m 5

Textiles are materials like cotton, wool, or silk that we use to make clothes and other things by weaving or knitting them together.

Fun Facts

The word 'textile' comes from the Latin word 'texere', meaning 'to weave'
Linen is one of the oldest known textile fibers, dating back thousands of years
Silk production was a closely guarded secret in China for centuries

FAQ

What are textiles? Materials made from fibers, such as cotton or wool
How are textiles used? They are used to make fabrics for clothing and other items
Where do textiles come from? From natural fibers like plants or animals, or synthetic materials

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

fabrics cloth

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

materials

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

cotton wool silk linen polyester

Meronyms — Parts or Components

fibers yarns weaves

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

clothing upholstery industrial materials

Indexes

cultural artifact functional object manufactured material

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