Textiles are products made from natural or synthetic fibers, including fabrics, clothing, household textiles, and industrial textiles. They are made by weaving, knitting, stitching, or pressing fibers into a certain shape and pattern. Textiles play an important role in people's daily lives, providing a variety of products such as clothing, home decoration, transportation interiors, and industrial applications.
There are various types of textiles, which can be divided into natural fiber textiles and synthetic fiber textiles based on their fiber sources. Natural fibers include cotton, linen, wool, silk, etc., which mainly come from plants or animals. Synthetic fibers are made from chemically synthesized materials such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.
When choosing textiles, consumers usually consider their quality, durability, comfort, aesthetics, and environmental friendliness. The quality of textiles can be evaluated by examining indicators such as fabric density, strength, and color fastness. Durability depends on the type of fiber and processing technology. Comfort depends on the material and weaving method of the textile. Aesthetics depend on its color, pattern, and design. Environmental friendliness has been a growing concern in recent years, and consumers are paying more attention to choosing textiles that are sustainably produced and processed.
The textile industry is a global industry that involves multiple links such as raw material production, processing, manufacturing, sales, and distribution. With the development of technology, the textile industry is constantly innovating and transforming, and many new materials and processing technologies have emerged, such as organic cotton, recycled fibers, 3D printed textiles, etc. Meanwhile, with the increasing awareness of health and environmental protection among people, sustainable development and environmentally friendly textiles have also become the trend of industry development.