What is a Textile?

Here at M & P Trikam, we offer our customers a range of different fabrics and textiles. But what is a textile, exactly? And what is fabric?According to Wikipedia:

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 (felt).

Many people are not aware of the difference between a textile and a fabric. Luckily, Wikipedia continues to answer common questions such as these:

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 specialised usage. Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding that may be used in production of further goods (garments, etc.). Clothmay be used synonymously with fabric but often refers to a finished piece of fabric used for a specific purpose (e.g., table cloth).

When you come to shop with us here at M & P Trikam, you will no longer be asking the question ‘what is a textile?’, you will be asking the question ‘what textile do I choose??’. We offer you such an extensive selection of textiles and fabrics that you will feel utterly spoilt for choice.

Online, here at the M & P Trikam website, you will find a wide array of possible textiles for making clothes in South Africa. These include:

• Raw Dupion Silk
• Ramie Linen
• ITY Bon Bon
• Giano Linen
• Gingham Checks
• Mole Skin