fabrics

plural of fabric
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as in textiles
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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as in architectures
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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Recent Examples of fabrics Tight or rough fabrics can irritate your skin and cause or worsen irritation and lesions. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025 At Zara Olas stylishly combines textured fabrics and vibrant shades. Zara, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Pets, family gatherings, and indoor-outdoor living required the comfortable seating by Lee Industries be upholstered in performance fabrics and leathers. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 Automation fabrics also save on labor costs (especially training), reduce system fragmentation, decrease error rates and prevent massive interruptions. Charles Crouchman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 As for the fabrics, his mente is silk-cotton-chenille. Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025 Among the products that can emit dangerous levels of formaldehyde in these scenarios, according to the report, are automotive-care products like car waxes, along with crafting supplies, ink and toner, photographic supplies and fabrics, building materials, textiles and leather goods. Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2025 Not to mention, certain fabrics can cause irritation and itchiness and should be avoided for your dog. Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Another way to keep things casual when wearing a suit is to play with fabrics, not just garment choices. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The Missoni brand gained international recognition and awards for its distinctive patterns and avant-garde use of textiles and an approach to fashion often compared to modern art.
    Elisa Anzolin and Giulia Segreti, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • Looking Ahead Just as cloud-native architectures transformed how businesses build and deploy applications over the last decade, AI-native companies have started to reshape how organizations create value, enhance efficiencies and deliver transformational customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the past decade, traditional businesses shifted to cloud-native architectures, gained market differentiation and delivered enhanced customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Fabrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrics. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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