Textile

Textile, fabric made from natural or synthetic fibers, whether knitted, woven, bonded, or felted. The fibers (silk, wool, cotton, linen, or synthetics) are prepared and spun into yarn, which is formed into fabric by weaving or other methods. Finished processes include bleaching, calendering, mercerizing, dyeing, brushing, sizing, fulling, and tentering. Chemical processes are used to impart crease-resistance, fireproofing, stain resistance, waterproofing, or non-shrink properties.