textile
has definitions from the field of clothing
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[ noun ] (clothing) artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
Used in print (Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)Considerable specialization in teaching subjects such_as architecture , furniture design , textiles and color is also desirable . (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)There are considerable differences between the requirements for textile and hard surface cleaning . Exclusive of esthetic values , such_as high - or low foam level , perfume content , etc. , the requirements for the organic active used in washing textiles are high . As_is the case with the surface-active_agent , the requirements for builders to be used in detergent compositions for washing textiles are also high . (Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)The rows of animals and birds , in_particular , suggest awareness of Oriental animal friezes , transmitted perhaps via Syrian silver bowls and textiles , but the specific forms of these rows on local vases and metal products are nonetheless Greek . Related terms artifact canvas silk wool tweed velvet gingham flannel cotton linen velours worsted yoke satin basket_weave oilcloth herringbone cashmere pique poplin gabardine shantung boucle Viyella terry serge cord knit toweling moire grosgrain camlet bunting homespun cotton_flannel calico batik crepe cretonne cambric crinoline damask camel's_hair batiste aba canopy diaper belting dimity doeskin Aertex pina_cloth motley duffel duck net olive_drab elastic cerecloth alpaca etamine faille sharkskin haircloth camo spandex stammel hopsacking horsehair khaki tapa lace lame Leatherette twill linsey-woolsey lint lisle mackinaw denim madras mohair wincey moleskin monk's_cloth moquette challis mousseline_de_sole muslin nankeen pepper-and-salt nylon percale felt organdy organza paisley panting permanent_press piece_of_cloth fiber chambray broadcloth pilot_cloth plush polyester flannelette chenille pongee fleece print marseille foulard chiffon broadcloth baize rayon quilting rep moreen frieze diamonte ninon sackcloth fustian sailcloth sacking sheeting shirting shirttail silesia chintz chino sponge_cloth sateen suede_cloth suiting swan's_down jaconet jacquard taffeta tammy georgette tapestry tartan khaddar scrim ticking screening samite coating seersucker upholstery_material Velcro shag grogram velveteen vicuna drapery voile mackintosh wash-and-wear waterproof web webbing whipcord buckram wire_cloth brocade acrylic hem edging woof warp |
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[ adjective ] of or relating to fabrics or fabric making
Examples "textile research" Related terms |
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