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textile
A textile sheet-like material made from fibers, such as a woven fabric, knitted fabric, or fleece. The word is often used in the plural ('Textilien') for fabrics or products made from them, such as clothing and home textiles.
Für die neuen Vorhänge suchen wir noch passende Textilien in Blautönen.
For the new curtains, we are still looking for suitable textiles in shades of blue.
In everyday language, the plural 'Textilien' (textiles) is almost always used. It then refers to concrete products such as clothing, towels, bed linen, or curtains. The singular 'die Textilie' (the textile) is more of a technical term for the fabric itself.
Im Keller lagern wir alte Textilien in großen Säcken.
We store old textiles in large bags in the basement.
The word 'Textilie' (textile) belongs more to written language or technical language. In spoken language, you would usually simply say 'Stoff' (fabric) or 'Stoffe' (fabrics) when you mean the material.
Die Modeindustrie verbraucht riesige Mengen an Textilien.
The fashion industry consumes huge quantities of textiles.
Common combinations are 'technische Textilien' (technical textiles), 'natürliche Textilien' (natural textiles, e.g. made of cotton), or 'synthetische Textilien' (synthetic textiles, e.g. made of polyester). The term 'Heimtextilien' (home textiles) for curtains, carpets, etc. is also very common.
Für meine Allergie sind Textilien aus reiner Baumwolle am besten.
For my allergy, textiles made of pure cotton are best.
fabric / material
Stoff and Textilie can both refer to a material made from fibers. Stoff is the usual everyday term for material used for sewing. Textilie sounds more technical and can be used as a broader term that includes both the material and products made from it.
Der Hersteller beschreibt dieselbe Textilie als leicht und blickdicht.
The manufacturer describes the same textile as lightweight and opaque.
Für den Vorhang sucht die Kundin einen leichten Stoff.
The customer is looking for a lightweight fabric for the curtain.
