An Introduction to Textile Design

Abstract

When discussing textiles, one wonders about the meaning and its origin; the word ‘textile’ comes from the Latin adjective textilis, meaning ‘woven’ which itself from textus, the past participle of the verb textre, to weave. Its origin is as old as the existence of man's creation, probably made of animals’ skin and help to protect early humans from the elements. In textile manufacturing, design is an integral part.