Textiles themselves being too fragile to survive across millennia, the tools used for spinning and weaving make up most prehistoric evidence for textile working.
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14 Facts About Textiles
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Textiles are classified at various levels, such as according to fiber origin, structure, finish, etc.
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Textiles have an assortment of uses, the most common of which are for clothing and for containers such as bags and baskets.
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Textiles are used in many traditional hand crafts such as sewing, quilting, and embroidery.
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Textiles produced for industrial purposes, and designed and chosen for technical characteristics beyond their appearance, are commonly referred to as technical textiles.
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Textiles are everywhere in our lives, from bath towels to space suits.
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Textiles help humans by comforting, protecting, and extending their lives.
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Textiles meet our clothing needs, keeping us warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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Textiles are made in various strengths and degrees of durability, from the finest microfibre made of strands thinner than one denier to the sturdiest canvas.
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Textiles are often dyed, with fabrics available in almost every colour.
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Textiles are sometimes bleached, making the textile pale or white.
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Textiles receive a range of treatments before they reach the end-user.
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Textiles made from Alpaca wool at the Otavalo Artisan Market in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.
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