tex·tile
/ˈtɛkˌstajəl, ˈtɛkstl̟/ noun plural tex·tiles
1 [
count]
: fabric,
cloth ;
especially : a fabric that is woven or knit
▪ They import fine silk textiles from China. ▪ a factory where textiles are made = a textile factory
2 textiles [
noncount]
: the businesses that make textiles
▪ She made her fortune in textiles. [=the textile industry]