textiles

Definition of textilesnext
plural of textile
as in fabrics
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 textiles Some 5,000 materials will be on display in the textiles area, and there will also be separate hubs for innovation, footwear, home interiors and regenerative agriculture. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026 Current standouts from their collection include lighting made in collaboration with Kendall Jenner’s interior designer and AD100 talent Heidi Callier, as well as a customizable seating of all shapes, sizes, and textiles. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 In Old Goa the Museum of Christian Art, in the 17th-century Convent of Santa Monica, illustrates the imprint of Indian artisanship on the holy objects and textiles found in the region's early churches. Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 Each painting has a luminous quality to it, with figures and textiles seeming to glow from within. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 But the measure backfired when municipalities’ collection sites were overwhelmed, leading to stockpiles of unused textiles, and the government reversed part of the rule in October. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 As first reported by The Art Newspaper, the gift spans centuries, from 16th-century ceramics to textiles, photographs, wooden objects, prints, and archival material tied to Rivera and his circle. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Inspired by the maximalist interior designer Dorothy Draper, the space is decked out in playful wallpaper, bright textiles, and marble checkerboard flooring. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 Rooms with bold wallpaper, textiles, and decor set the tone for the event's overall atmosphere. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textiles
Noun
  • For these lighter applications, CottonWorks recommends aquatic blues that enhance the fabrics’ airy, fluid movement.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • That sensibility shines where vintage European furnishings, like a 1960s sofa by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, sit alongside antique Japanese screens and cabinetry; or when upcycled kimono fabrics hang alongside bespoke amber-glass wall sconces made in Murano, Italy.
    Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Three wet wiping cloths sat on the prep table instead of in the sanitizing solution where they’re supposed to rest between wiping jobs.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • If temperatures dip below the mid- to low-20s, consider covering your broccoli plants with burlap or frost cloths.
    Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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