Synonyms for
Textiles
Definition
Textiles are materials made from fibers, such as fabrics, carpets, and clothing.
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Common collocations
- textiles industry
- textiles manufacturing
- natural textiles
- synthetic textiles
- textiles design
- textiles production
- textiles market
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Usage note
While 'textiles' often refers to woven or knitted fabrics, it can also encompass non-woven materials. It is commonly used in the context of industry and commerce.
Example sentences
- The textile factory produces a lot of fabrics every day.
- I love the feel of different textiles like velvet and silk.
- Textiles come in many colors and patterns.
- We learned about the history of textiles in our social studies class.
- She wore a beautiful dress made from textile fabrics.
Quotes
"Textiles are not just little old ladies sitting around a quilting bee... it's yarn-bombing, sock summits, out-there notions, new knitting fashions and 3 dimensional fabric art." - Author Unknown
"I've always been interested in textiles, and I loved the idea of a minimal, pared-down collection." - Stella McCartney
"My mother taught me all about stovetop cooking and I have many of her recipes, but I do love to cook dishes that call for both oven and stove. My favorite cookbook is the "The New Basics" by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins. I've spent many a night curled up in bed reading it." - Aerin Lauder