textile
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SK Group began as a textile company in 1953 but quickly grew across a wide swath of industries to become one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
While the European Union has adopted broader rules on textile sustainability and online marketplaces, France’s law is the first to directly target the business models of companies such as Shein and Temu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Easy to order and replace, fast fashion items contribute to pollution from the textile industry, which accounts for nearly 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Modern balls often have multiple layers, including "a bladder, then a textile layer, then foam and another few layers like that," said Phillips.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
By 1899, the Dukes controlled all major textile mills in the Durham area.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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Liberal Democrat cabinet member for environmental services, Chris Wiggin, said the event was "diverting textiles from waste by prioritising reuse and recycling instead of being discarded as waste".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Elsewhere are splendid cabinets with mother-of-pearl inlay, gorgeous enamel accessories, plush velvet textiles and engraved iron swords.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
While sub-Saharan Africa imports over $30 billion worth of textiles per year, the businessman is developing this industry in other countries such as Togo, Nigeria and Kenya.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The concrete sculptures are just one part of more than 400 items going under the hammer, including paintings, furniture and textiles.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Mum's got a fabulous eye,” Julia told Dad, “for colors and textiles and stuff. And she's great with people. She'll charm them into buying anything.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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