textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l 
ˈteks-tᵊl
ˈteks-tᵊl
1
: cloth sense 1a
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
2
: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
Examples of textile in a Sentence
They import fine silk textiles from China.
brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Those include steel , aluminum , rare earths, agricultural products, organic chemicals and textile materials.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
In warmer months, wood-carvers and textile artisans take turns sharing demonstrations on the front porch of the Colonial-era Revival mansion.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Situated within the larger show floor of some 400 exhibitors featuring textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions, seasonal apparel, accessories and industry partners, the NEXT@Fashion InStyle zone will spotlight more than 60 new and next-gen materials suppliers.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstīl
ˈteks-tᵊl
: cloth sense 1
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
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