Thanks, of troy, for the etymology. Made me think of one of our previous discussions on lead and plumbs and plumbers and Pb and Rome.

Fabricate, fabrications, yes, those were more than good friends--but fabric as the physical structure of a building--specifically its roof, walls, and floors--that was brand new. Your tie-in to the manufacturing of textiles in a fabric--and then on to fabric being called so because it was fabricated, well, very interesting.

Care to expound upon textile or structure? (Hint, hint...)

Animal Safari, indeed. 'Tis the work of the human animal here today, at least.

Best regards,
WWorsted