what is textile

Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc. . The term "textile" was originally only used to refer to woven fabrics, but today it covers a broad range of subjects. Textiles are classified at various levels, such as according to fiber origin (natural or synthetic), structure (woven, knitted, nonwoven), finish, etc. . Textile fibers can be classified into natural (organic) fibers and man-made (synthetic, industrial) fibers, and there is an enormous variety of textile fiber types available. Textile fibers can be spun into yarn and are processed into fabric by different methods such as weaving, knitting, felting, etc. . Textiles are used in many industries, such as fashion, medical, toy manufacturing, weaponry, agriculture, and others. They are everywhere in our lives, from the clothes we wear to the furniture we sit on.