Textile
The word 'textile' comes from the Latin adjective textilis, meaning 'woven', which itself stems from textus, the past participle of the verb texere, 'to … See more

Textiles are various materials made from fibers and yarns. The term "textile" was originally only used to refer to woven fabrics, but today it … See more

Textiles are all around us. The textile is a component of basic needs like food and shelter. Textiles are everywhere in our lives, from bath towels to space suits. Textiles help … See more

The smallest component of a fabric is fiber; fibers are typically spun into yarn, and yarns are used to make fabrics. Fibers are very thin and hair-like structures. The sources of fibers … See more

Textiles themselves are too fragile to survive across millennia; the tools used for spinning and weaving make up most of the prehistoric evidence for textile work. The earliest tool for spinning was the spindle, to which a whorl was eventually added. The weight of … See more

Other uses
Textiles, textile production, and clothing were necessities of life in prehistory, intertwined with the social, economic, and religious systems. … See more

Natural fibers
Plant
• Grass, rush, hemp, and sisal are all used in making See more