How to Use textile in a Sentence

textile

noun
  • They import fine silk textiles from China.
  • This could help align them within fibers or textiles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This isn’t the first time the princess has visited a textile mill.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
  • And again, that is all using British textiles.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Even soft textiles like rugs and drapery can be used to define the snug.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Ariel Kaye's the founder of this cult-favorite home textile brand.
    — Kendall Cornish, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2021
  • The patina picks up the depth and texture of the textile, its folds and seams.
    — Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Sep. 2020
  • Where buildings were hard and cold, Liebes’ textiles were warm and soft.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2023
  • In the corner, a cowl made of macrame, textiles and yarn adorns a mannequin.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
  • So go ahead, buy a good textile cleaner and cozy up a nook in your culinary space.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The founders’ goal was to change how textiles are made, from field to finished fabric.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • The textiles are all dyed with botanical dyes.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Ora’s shoes are made of a pink textile with a smooth, lustrous, satin-like finish.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The company also has the same goal for its home textiles by this year.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
  • This was a textile with blue leaves and flower baskets on a pale background.
    — Vulture, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Silk is a delicate textile and should be treated with kid gloves.
    — Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2021
  • In fact, Lao textiles are considered some of the finest in the world.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Our textiles experts even named it the best mattress for side sleepers with back pain.
    — Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
  • Add cozy textiles like rugs or drapes to make your entry feel warm and welcoming.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Alma is a middle-aged textile artist whose children have left home.
    — Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Buying a textile with wool — don’t forget that the wool is coming from sheep.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • These small textile swaps tie the room together and make the space feel polished.
    — Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • Joining the bird watchers are soap makers and textile weavers.
    — Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Oct. 2021
  • All of the clothing, textiles, and furniture were thrown away.
    — Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Marimekko dresses had few seams or tucks in order to best respect the textile design.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 May 2021
  • Just be sure to take measurements before splurging on the textile of your choice.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2020
  • The agent then becomes an integral part of the textile, Gopal said.
    — Hiren Mansukhani, Quartz India, 6 July 2020
  • India has been very late to the game of getting involved in textiles and garments and leather and footwear.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The products are all made from pre-consumer denim scraps and are made in a zero-waste textile mill.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2021

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