as in cloth
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 textile Fast fashion is often credited with contributing to the textile waste problem. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The resort uses solar panels to heat its water and sources local textiles, potteries, and ingredients to support the surrounding community. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 Additionally, the export of secondhand clothing to these regions often overwhelms local waste management systems and disrupts indigenous textile markets, perpetuating a cycle of dependency and environmental degradation. Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Born in 1954, Himid moved to England with her mother, a textile designer, as an infant following the death of her father. News Desk, Artforum, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for textile

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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