THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF TEXTILES: A STUDY ON HOW FABRIC, TEXTURE AND COLORS INFLUENCE MOOD AND HUMAN MENTAL HEALTH

Textiles are an essential part of human life, not only serving functional needs, but also contributing to psychological satisfaction. The present review integrated the literature on textiles and the effects of textiles on psychological processes, paying particular attention to fabric type, texture, and color. It further discusses the main ways textiles affect our mood and mental wellbeing, and what cultural and symbolism influences specific fabric have, as well as how they can be used in therapeutic spaces.