The document provides an overview of textile processes. It defines textiles as flexible woven materials made of natural or synthetic fibers. There are three main types of textile materials - animal-based, plant-based, and synthetic. The document outlines the different types of textile fabrics like woven, knitted, and denim. It then describes the two main types of textile processing - continuous and exhaust processes. Finally, it provides process flow diagrams and lists the common machines used in each stage of the continuous and exhaust textile processing methods.