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Tufting is a process where yarn is inserted on a base fabric to produce textiles like carpet and certain types of upholstery. This is typically done with a tufting machine.

Felting is the matting of wool fibers together using heat, moisture, and pressure. It produces non-woven fabrics like felt, which is used in hats, jackets, and decoration.

Braiding involves intertwining three or more strands of yarn or textile fibers to create a plait. This technique is often used for decorating garments and for making ropes and cords.

Knitting involves interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles or machines. It can be done by hand or machine and produces textiles like sweaters, scarves, and socks.

Spinning is the process of turning raw fibers like wool, cotton, or flax into yarn or thread. The thread can be used in weaving, knitting, or sewing.

Printing involves applying colored patterns and designs to fabric. It can be done through various methods such as screen printing, block printing, or digital textile printing.

Dyeing is a coloring process that changes the color of textiles using natural or synthetic dyes. It can be applied at various stages of production and can produce a wide range of colored fabrics.

Tatting is a technique for producing a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be done by hand with a small shuttle or a tatting needle. Common products are doilies and edgings.

Weaving is the process of intersecting two sets of threads at right angles to form a fabric. The longitudinal threads are called the warp and the lateral ones are the weft or filling. Types of textiles produced include denim, chambray, and tweed.