textile
nounUK /ˈtek.staɪl/
US /ˈtek.staɪl/
Cloth or fabric made by weaving or knitting threads together.
The factory makes textiles like cotton and wool for clothes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Relating to the making of cloth or fabric.
She works in the textile industry.
3. A material that can be woven or knitted.
Silk is a fine textile used for scarves.
4. The art or business of making cloth.
He studied textile design at college.