The terms fabric and textile are often used interchangeably in the world of fashion, but fabrics are actually a type of textile. Textiles encompass a wide variety of products made from natural or synthetic fibers, including the felts and yarns used to make fabrics. Textiles also have many industrial, medical, technical, and commercial uses. Fabrics, on the other hand, are woven, knitted, or felted textiles typically used to create clothing and accessories.