1. woven or knitted fabrics; cloth materials
Usage: plural form
2. the industry or business of manufacturing fabrics
Usage: often used attributively

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient textiles from various cultures.
• She studied textiles in college and now designs fabrics.
• The textile industry employs thousands of workers in this region.
• Cotton and wool are common materials used in textiles.
• The store specializes in luxury textiles for home decoration.
• Modern textiles often incorporate synthetic fibers.
• The textile factory produces fabrics for clothing manufacturers.