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he word textile comes from the Latin
texere, meaning “to weave.” A textile
Trefers to a flexible material made of
interlaced or interlinked fibres — natural or
artificial — that form yarn.
Textiles versus Fabrics
The terms fabrics and textiles are often
used interchangeably, but they don’t
ABOUT in a wide range of applications, while
mean quite the same thing. Textiles can
be finished or unfinished materials used
fabrics specifically refer to finished
materials used for clothing.
TEXTILES & encompassing fibres, yarns,
Textile is the umbrella term,
filaments, threads, and various
types of fabric. These materials
are incredibly versatile, forming
FABRICS furniture to carpets — even car
everything from clothing and
parts. They can be crafted from
natural fibres like cotton, wool, and
silk, or from synthetics such as
nylon and polyester. Textiles have
been central to human civilisation
for millennia: early humans used
animal skins before later developing
Across the world, the way we see weaving techniques with plant fibres.
home textiles has shifted. The importance of textiles
No longer thought of as mere fashion. They are vital in industries as
Textiles play a role in far more than just
basics, they have become a varied as food, construction, healthcare,
way for people to express their and transport. Everyday products such as
tea bags, furniture, tiles, medical devices,
personal style and preferences. and protective gear all rely on textiles in
one form or another.
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