Tekstile

Tekstile is a term used in several languages to refer to textiles or fabrics. The word is tied to the Latin textilis, meaning woven, which itself comes from texere, to weave. Because of this history, cognate forms such as tekstil, tekstiil, or similar spellings appear in a variety of languages, reflecting different orthographies and phonologies. In many linguistic contexts, tekstile serves as a generic label for materials made from interlaced fibers, including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished textile products.

In usage, the term encompasses a broad range of materials and applications, from clothing and upholstery to industrial fabrics and technical textiles. It is often encountered in dictionaries, academic writings on materials science and fashion, and in industry catalogs as a neutral descriptor rather than a specific product.

Beyond its role as a common noun, Tekstile is sometimes adopted as a brand name, project title, or exhibition label by textile-related ventures or artists. Such usage is localized and varies by region, and it does not denote a single, globally recognized organization or entity.

See also: Textile, Fabric, Weaving, Textile industry, Lexical cognates.