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Textiles

Textiles use base materials that are either natural or synthetic, and the production methods usually include weaving, printing or a combination of the two. Textiles have many technical attributes, including antibacterial and flame retardant features. Textiles are used in upholstery, curtains, sheers and acoustics.

Divine Savages

Abigail Edwards

All photography by [Alastair Philip Wiper](http://alastairphilipwiper.com/)

Inside Kvadrat

Christien Meindertsma, Research for Fibre Market Project (2016) © Christien Meindertsma, photo: Roel van Tour, Mathijs Labadie

Beyond the Surface

Greenhouse

State of Indigo

Jenny Steele. Courtesy of Shaw & Shaw

Jenny Steele on Miami Beach, Morecambe and the revival of northern seaside towns

Polly Leonard on dominating the textiles industry through championing raw design talent