| A textile is a flexible material consisting
of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread
or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw wool fibres, linen, cotton, or
other material on a spinning wheel to produce long strands known as yarn.
Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing
fibres together (felt).
The words fabric and cloth are used
in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as synonyms
for textile. However, there are subtle differences in these terms. Textile
refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. Fabric refers to any
material made through weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding. Cloth
refers to a finished piece of fabric that can be used for a purpose such
as covering a bed. |
