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 The moody interiors conceived by architect Sylvestre Murigneux combine warm alpine codes such as tartan textiles, velvet and wooden accents with Asian influences. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Interior designers are increasingly framing the room’s accessories — textiles, lighting and greenery — as the real levers of personality, rather than the big furniture pieces. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Throughout the home, meanwhile, the clients layered colorful Malkha textiles from India alongside antiques from their travels in Asia and Europe. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 InfuseZen textiles are made from 100% organic Turkish cotton, which gets softer and more absorbent with each wash, creating pieces designed to be used and loved for years. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The place is brimming with period details, including antique textiles, a wood-burning fireplace, William Morris wallpaper, and a lovely library, with six acres of formal gardens just outside. — Nicholas Derenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, the aesthetic is a study in NorCal quiet luxury, with plenty of smooth blonde wood, layered textiles, and eclectic furniture pieces, plus Parachute linens and Le Labo bath goodies. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The fast-acting solution is effective at lifting stains and spills off carpet, upholstery, and linens to protect all of your household fabrics.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The same wood, as well as textured fabrics and leathers, can be found in other accents, lending the room an organic vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • Wiping cloths were held on prep tables and not in a chemical sanitizing solution.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For plants rooted in the ground, cover them with frost cloths, blankets, or tarps to trap the heat radiating from the soil.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Textiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textiles. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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