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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The survey found that 60 percent of consumers choose to donate unwanted jeans to charities or thrift stores and 10 percent recycle them through textile recycling programs like Blue Jeans Go Green.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
According to the brand, the striped pattern was inspired by traditional textiles used in many Mediterranean countries, giving it a beachy look.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Founder Ariel Kaye fills her home with these textiles in vibrant colorways to give her eclectic Los Angeles home an artful yet relaxed touch, while celebs like Tyler, the Creator (who collaborated with the brand just last year) have been known to sleep between them as well.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
In 1965, Buffett acquired a controlling interest in Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling textile mill, and used it as a vehicle to pivot into investing and acquisitions.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
According to the brand, the striped pattern was inspired by traditional textiles used in many Mediterranean countries, giving it a beachy look.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Founder Ariel Kaye fills her home with these textiles in vibrant colorways to give her eclectic Los Angeles home an artful yet relaxed touch, while celebs like Tyler, the Creator (who collaborated with the brand just last year) have been known to sleep between them as well.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
In 1965, Buffett acquired a controlling interest in Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling textile mill, and used it as a vehicle to pivot into investing and acquisitions.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 11 May. 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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