Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc. At first, the word "textiles" only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the only manufacturing method, and many other methods were later developed to form textile structures based on their intended use. Knitting and non-woven are other popular types of fabric manufacturing. In the contemporary world, textiles satisfy the material needs for versatile applications, from simple daily clothing to bulletproof jackets, spacesuits, and doctor's gowns.

പ്രകൃതിദത്തമായതോ കൃത്രിമമായതോ ആയ നുലുകൾ ക്രമമാക്കികൊണ്ട് നെയ്തെടുത്ത വസ്തുവാണ് തുണി. വസ്ത്രങ്ങൾ നിർമ്മിക്കുന്നതിലെ പ്രധാന വസ്തുവാണ് തുണി.