fabric industry

[/ˈfæbrɪk ˈɪndəstri/]
nounpl: fabric industries
indústria têxtil
1. The sector of manufacturing and commerce concerned with the production, processing, and distribution of fabrics and textiles
The fabric industry employs thousands of workers in the region.
A indústria têxtil emprega milhares de trabalhadores na região.
2. The collective businesses and enterprises involved in creating textiles from raw materials to finished cloth products
Digital innovation is transforming the fabric industry.
A inovação digital está transformando a indústria têxtil.
The fabric industry has historical significance in both Brazil and Portugal, with São Paulo being a major textile hub in Brazil and the industry being crucial to both countries' economies. In the USA, the term is commonly used in economic and business contexts, while in Brazil it often appears in discussions about labor, sustainability, and modernization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
textile industrytextile sectorcloth manufacturinggarment industry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indústria têxtil
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
setor têxtil
Often used to refer to the textile sector as an economic segment
Santa Catarina
indústria de tecidos
Common in regions with significant textile manufacturing
Portugal
indústria têxtil
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'setor têxtil'

Related Words

textileweavingmanufacturingfashionapparelgarmentproduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

textile renaissance
fabric market boom
spinning wheel of commerce
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