textiles

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 Syre, like its predecessor in the space, reclaims polyester from textiles of all kinds, including poly-blends, regenerating the content into a pure polyester that can be used to create new fibers and yarns. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024 Called the Regeneration Hub Zero, the factory, which is in Frankfurt, can recover, collect and sort textiles that have been discarded and turn them into Reju Polyester, which has a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin polyester. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 His 26-year-old company began working with licensees around 2020, and now counts 13 altogether, including for wallpaper, furniture, golf and home textiles. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 Durable, natural fabrics were also on display at the Stan presentation, which featured antique textiles and sustainable deadstock at the Men’s Day show. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024 One section focuses on black designs crafted from African textiles, while another highlights the expansive use of raffia. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024 Another significant find In July, the researchers discovered mural paintings that depict women weaving, men carrying textiles, and the female leader’s crown with braids. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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