Synopsis The present publication is an up-to-date, authentic and comprehensive dictionary of textiles, which recognizes that textiles is a field in its own right, with its own language, and that terms and their definitions are important for professionals and students of textiles. It aims to provide clear, concise, and correct definitions and descriptions of the terms used in textiles. The terminology of all the branches of textiles are included in this work. This work is designed to be a comprehensive reference tool for textiles professionals, students and laymen interested in textiles. It is earnestly hoped that it will be an authoritative source to which one can turn with confidence for meaning and knowledge of the common, specialized and latest terms in textiles and allied fields.