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Recent Examples of textiles
The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
This iteration borrows its print from Schumacher’s historic textiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The pitch competition was a compressed version of the real world, where founders had minutes to persuade judges that their solution can transform a system that currently sends enormous volumes of textiles to landfill, while brands face mounting pressure to prove progress.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Krimmel said that petrochemical shortages and price increases will find their way into textiles, detergents, food, and beverages.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Reduced manufacturing capacity can be expected to cause shortages and higher costs for textiles, chemicals, consumer goods, electronics, appliances, auto parts and fertilizer-intensive industries.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Starting Paulina Otero jewelry and her inspiration Otero, a Kansas City Art Institute alumna, has a background in textiles and loves combining different textures.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
This iteration borrows its print from Schumacher’s historic textiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The pitch competition was a compressed version of the real world, where founders had minutes to persuade judges that their solution can transform a system that currently sends enormous volumes of textiles to landfill, while brands face mounting pressure to prove progress.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Krimmel said that petrochemical shortages and price increases will find their way into textiles, detergents, food, and beverages.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Reduced manufacturing capacity can be expected to cause shortages and higher costs for textiles, chemicals, consumer goods, electronics, appliances, auto parts and fertilizer-intensive industries.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Starting Paulina Otero jewelry and her inspiration Otero, a Kansas City Art Institute alumna, has a background in textiles and loves combining different textures.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
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The material will then be reintroduced into downstream supply chains, where it will be converted into yarns and fabrics ready for end-use consumer applications.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dress With Air in Mind Natural fabrics like cotton, silk or wool reduce static and help skin breathe.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rinse your scrubber and squeegee blade frequently, and swap out cloths when they get saturated.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stick with microfiber cloths for the best results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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