A textile fabric is a cloth that has been woven, knitted, tufted, knotted, or bonded together using natural or synthetic threads, yarns, and other materials. Popular fabrics include cotton and leather, but even seaweed and gold have been used to make textiles. Understanding the differences found among different textile fabrics is critical in the design industry.
Textile fabrics originate from a number of sources including animals, plants, and minerals, as well as manmade synthetic materials. Let's take a closer look at some of the different types.