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Material is an extremely broad term basically meaning consisting of matter, and requires context to be useful. A textile is any material made of interlacing fibers, including carpeting and geotextiles, which may not necessarily be used in the production of further goods, such as clothing and upholstery.
Nanofabrics are textiles engineered with small particles that give ordinary materials advantageous properties such as superhydrophobicity (extreme water resistance, also see "Lotus effect"), [1] odor and moisture elimination, [2] increased elasticity and strength, [3] and bacterial resistance. [4]
It is a property of textile materials that creates ease by maintaining moisture and thermal levels in a human's resting and active states. The selection of textile material significantly affects the comfort of the wearer. Different textile fibers have unique properties, that make them suitable for use in various environments.
Knowledge of ancient textiles and clothing has expanded in the recent past due to modern technological developments. [22] It is possible that the next textile to be developed - after using animal skin textiles - may have been felt. [citation needed] The first known plant-based textile of South America was discovered in Guitarrero Cave in Peru.
The textile industry in India traditionally, after agriculture, is the only industry that has generated huge employment for both skilled and unskilled labour in textiles. The textile industry continues to be the second-largest employment generating sector in India. It offers direct employment to over 35 million in the country. [25]
Clothing technology describes advances in production methods, material developments, and the incorporation of smart technologies into textiles and clothes. The clothing industry has expanded throughout time, reflecting advances not just in apparel manufacturing and distribution, but also in textile functionality and environmental effect.
In 2016, HKRITA and the non-profit H&M Foundation entered into a four-year partnership to develop the required technologies to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns. [16] Used apparel will be collected and recycled into new textile materials through chemical treatment or bioprocessing.
Textile designs involving the use of synthetic dyes and materials can result in harmful effects on the environment. This has caused a shift towards using natural dyes or materials and research towards other mediums that result in less harm to the environment.