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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.
clothing
'die Kleidung' and 'die Textilie' can both mean things made of fabric. But 'Kleidung' is used when talking about things worn on the body, such as pants, jackets, or shirts. 'Textilie' is more general and sounds more technical. It can mean the fabric itself, but also products made of fabric, such as clothing, bed linen, or curtains. Learners may confuse the words because clothing also belongs to the category of textiles. In everyday language, 'Kleidung' is more natural for clothes. 'Textilien' fits better in stores, in production, or when you mean various fabric products together.
In diesem Laden werden Textilien aus Baumwolle und Leinen verkauft.
This store sells textiles made from cotton and linen.
Für die Reise packt Lisa warme Kleidung in den Koffer.
For the trip, Lisa packs warm clothing in the suitcase.