Definition:

Textile is a flexible material made up by either natural or artificial fibers. The material is made either by weaving, knitting, knotting or crocheting or by pressing the fibers together.

History:

Since the beginning of mankind, human beings are different than other animals. Very early in the process of civilization man has invented some kind of fabric. From the Stone Age to this modern age the art of making textiles has come a long way.

Initially man used the skin of the dead animals to cover his body or used the fur of the animal to seek comfort from the bitter cold.

After the industrial revolution the production of textile has seen a vast change. But the main types of Textiles have remained almost the same.

Types of Textiles

The type of the textile depends on the material that is used to make it. Broadly textiles can be divided into two categories.

Natural textiles are made up by using