textiles
nounUK /ˈtek.staɪlz/
US /ˈtek.staɪlz/
Textiles are cloths and fabrics that people make from threads.
The factory makes textiles like cotton and wool for clothes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The industry that makes cloth and fabric.
She works in textiles, designing new fabrics.
3. The study of making cloth and fabric.
He studied textiles at college.
4. Woven or knitted materials as a group.
The museum displays ancient textiles from many countries.