Textiles

Smooth as Silk, Bumpy as Burlap

Textiles can be natural or man-made. They can be lightweight or heavy, smooth or rough, weak or strong. Every day, we wear them, walk on them, dry off with them, and sleep on them. From silken wedding dresses to bullet-proof vests to stretchy swimsuits, textiles are important and amazing.

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