Definition
Definition of textiles - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
fabricwoven or knitted fabrics
- The store sells a variety of textiles for clothing and home decor.
2.
industry sectorTECH. industry producing cloth and fabric materialsTECH.
- Textiles play a crucial role in the economy.
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woven or knitted fabrics
Origin of textiles
Latin, texere (to weave)
Terms with textiles included in their meaning
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cloth
soft plant fiber commonly used for clothing and textiles
home
household textiles like tablecloths and bed sheets
textiles
small crease or fold in fabric or paper
botany
plant producing soft fibers for textiles
textile
strands of fiber used in textiles
household
wash clothes and other textiles
textiles
soft fabric often used for clothing
textiles
soft fibers from fabrics or feathers
textiles
create fabric by looping yarn with needles
textiles
delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
household items
domestic textiles like sheets and towels
textiles
soft fluff from fabric
textiles
type of fabric with a red color
textiles
cylinder for winding thread or wire
craftsperson
person who weaves fabric or textiles
textiles
cloth material that can extend when pulled then return to original shape
textiles
piece of fabric used for cleaning or covering
textiles
fabric made by matting fibers together
textiles
natural or synthetic threadlike material
textiles
material used to line a garment or curtain
bathroom textiles
towels and washcloths used in the bathroom
textiles
soft fabric made from desert pack animal fur
textiles
soft cotton fabric with a surface like velvet
textiles
velvet with a shiny, patterned surface from pressing or crushing
Examples of textiles in a sentence
Textiles from this region are known for their vibrant colors. The city is famous for its textiles. She studied textiles at the university.
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- French:textile, textiles, ...
- German:Textilien, Stoffindustrie, ...
- Italian:stoffe, tessili, ...
- Spanish:tejidos, textiles, ...
- Portuguese:tecidos, ...
- Chinese:纺织品, 纺织业, ...
- Japanese:織物, 繊維, ...
- Arabic:أَنْسِجَة, صِنَاعَة الأَقْمِشَة, ...
- Hebrew:טֶקְסְטִיל, תַּעֲשִׂיַּית הַטֶּקְסְטִיל, ...
- Russian:текстиль, текстильная промышленность, ...
- Ukrainian:текстиль, текстильна промисловість, ...
- Hindi:कपड़ा, टेक्सटाइल, ...
Definition of textile - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fabricmaterial made of interlacing fibres
- The textile was soft and durable.
2.
sectorTECH. industry involved in making clothTECH.
- He works in the textile industry, focusing on sustainable materials..
Adjective
1.
fabricsTECH. related to fabrics or fabric makingTECH.
- The textile industry is booming in this region.
2.
naturismTECH. UK associated with clothing compulsivenessTECH. UK
- He has a textile attitude towards beachwear.
Images of textile

material made of interlacing fibres
Expressions with textile
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creation of textiles for function and decoration
She studied textile art to design unique fabrics.
thin strand of material that can be made into cloth or yarn
Cotton is a common textile fiber used in clothing.
process of adding colored designs onto fabric surfaces
She studied textile printing to create custom patterned fabrics.
factory where fabrics are produced
The textile mill produces thousands of yards of cotton fabric each year..
equipment for processing fibers into fabric
The textile machine efficiently turned raw cotton into fine cloth.
long strand of fibers used to make cloth and other fabrics
The factory buys fine textile yarn for weaving high-quality shirts.
Origin of textile
textile: Latin, texere (to weave)
Examples of textile in a sentence
Textile production is a major industry in the region. The textile sector is booming due to new innovations. She studied textile design at the university. The textile design was intricate and colorful. She studied textile engineering at the university. Her textile mindset made her avoid the nude beach.
The textile community often misunderstands naturists.
View all translations of textile
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- French:tissu, de tissu, ...
- German:Stoff, textil, ...
- Italian:tessuto, tessile, ...
- Spanish:tejido, de telas, ...
- Portuguese:tecido, relacionado com vestuário, ...
- Chinese:纺织品, 纺织的, ...
- Japanese:織物, 繊維, ...
- Arabic:نَسيج, نَسِيجِي, ...
- Hebrew:טֶקְסְטִיל, טֶקְסְטִילִי, ...
- Russian:ткань, текстильный, ...
- Ukrainian:тканина, текстильний, ...
- Hindi:कपड़ा, कपड़ों की मजबूरी, ...


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