What Is A Textile? 

What is a textile? Here at M & P Trikam, we are all about textile fabrics, and we would love to show you ‘what is a textile’. We are the fabric shop of choice for upholstery, curtaining and clothes in South Africa.

But what is a textile?

A textile, or cloth, is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres – often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands. Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting,  crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibres together. The words fabric and cloth are used in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as synonyms for textile. However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialized usage. Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. What is a textile fabric? Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding that may be used in production of further goods. Cloth may be used synonymously with fabric, but often refers to a finished piece of fabric used for a specific purpose (Source: Wikipedia)

Did you know that textiles date back to as far as 34 000 BC? This means that textiles were even made in prehistoric times! Of course, processes have become much more sophisticated since then, but textile making is still a time honoured tradition. Today, textiles are made from many different fabrics, from animal fabric – such as wool – to plant textile fabrics (such as cotton). When M & P Trikam focuses on “what is a textile” and clothes in South Africa, we aim to inform major manufacturers and chain stores about what we can offer. We are wholesalers for a variety of clothing manufacturers, as well as being a leader in the clothing industry ourselves.

What Is A Textile – About School Uniforms 

Here at M & P Trikam, we know all there is to know about ‘what is a textile’ and about school uniforms, or more specifically about what textiles and fabrics by design are best suited to making school uniforms. The thing about school uniforms is they get a lot of use, and we mean A LOT. As such, they need to be made of the strongest textile fabrics. At M & P Trikam, you will only find the most durable material, fabrics and textiles for making school uniforms.

We can accommodate all types of manufacturers no matter how big or small, our textiles are made of only the best and most durable quality and we deliver all quantities needed, quickly and efficiently. We can also answer any other questions you may have, including such as ‘What is sports wear made of?’, ‘Where can I find the best clothes in South Africa’ and ‘What is fabric?’

You can contact us at M & P Trikam if you want to discuss anything you need, we offer beautiful and elegant fabrics at great prices, we do not offer or advise you blindly – because we are professionals that have the best experience when it comes to textiles and knowing all that there is to know about grading fabrics and more!