textiles
Cloth and fabric
Textiles are woven or knitted fabrics, or the fibers and yarns used to make them.
The term covers everything from cotton and silk to synthetic materials like polyester.
In industry and commerce, textiles refers broadly to the cloth trade: She works in textiles.
The textile industry encompasses spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing processes.
Decorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetHooked needle needlework
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
macrame · felting · batik · applique · lacework · needlework · stitching · patchwork
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
nylon · denim · velvet · chiffon · twill · sateen · canvas · muslin
Fabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- interlaceWeave elements together
twill · herringbone · jacquard · basketweave · selvedge · treadle · heddle · bobbin
Wraparound Japanese garment
- sariWrapped South Asian dress
- kenteGhanaian ceremonial woven cloth
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
djellaba · cheongsam · boubou · dirndl · poncho · obi · mudcloth · mola
Paved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- garmentArticle of clothing
- apparelClothing collectively
silhouette · drape · collection · tailoring · haute · boutique · wardrobe · ensemble
Cleaning fabric items
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- dry-cleaningWaterless garment cleaning process
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
steaming · bleaching · mending · mothballs · storage · folding · starching
Atomic-scale manipulation science
- biomaterialsMaterials interfacing with living systems
- wearable-techBody-worn electronic devices
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
upcycling · sustainability · microfiber · moisture-wicking · antimicrobial · conductive · biodegradable
Inherited family treasure
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- antiqueOld valued collectible
provenance · restoration · preservation · handloom · artisan · indigenous · ancestral · legacy
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
sewing · macrame · felting · batik · applique · lacework · needlework · stitching · patchwork · dyeing
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
polyester · nylon · denim · velvet · chiffon · twill · sateen · canvas · muslin · gauze
loom
Fabric-making frame
interlace · twill · herringbone · jacquard · basketweave · selvedge · treadle · heddle · bobbin · spindle
kimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
hanbok · djellaba · cheongsam · boubou · dirndl · poncho · obi · mudcloth · mola · tapa
runway
Paved path for planes
apparel · silhouette · drape · collection · tailoring · haute · boutique · wardrobe · ensemble · trend
laundering
Cleaning fabric items
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- dry-cleaningWaterless garment cleaning process
pressing · steaming · bleaching · mending · mothballs · storage · folding · starching
nanotechnology
Atomic-scale manipulation science
- biomaterialsMaterials interfacing with living systems
- wearable-techBody-worn electronic devices
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
recycling · upcycling · sustainability · microfiber · moisture-wicking · antimicrobial · conductive · biodegradable
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
antique · provenance · restoration · preservation · handloom · artisan · indigenous · ancestral · legacy · dowry
- applied artsapplied arts, decorative arts, industrial design, design, furniture design
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
- cultural traditionsflamenco, tango, kabuki, hula, capoeira
- cultural artfolk art, indigenous art, tribal art, cultural artifacts, traditional crafts
- museum thingsart, paintings, sculptures, statues, fossils
- decorative artsdecorative arts, topiary, enamelwork, applied arts, ornamental design
textileshard goods
Long-lasting retail merchandise
solids · building materials · masonry · lumber · sheet metal
- textile millsFacilities manufacturing woven goods
- textile fiberStrand used in fabric
- textile workersFabric industry employees
- textile factoriesCloth manufacturing facilities
- textile industrySector producing cloth goods
- textile designCreating decorative cloth patterns
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