textile

US /ˈtek.staɪl/
UK /ˈtek.staɪl/
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a type of cloth or woven fabric

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The company specializes in sustainable textiles for clothing.
Ancient civilizations used natural fibers to create intricate textiles.
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the branch of industry involved in the manufacture of cloth

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The local economy relies heavily on the textile industry.
Many jobs were lost in the decline of the textile sector.
1.

relating to fabric or weaving

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She studied textile design at university.
The museum has a vast collection of historical textile art.