Textiles Industry
Definition
The textiles industry refers to the sector of an economy that designs, produces, and distributes yarn, cloth, and clothing. It was a major driver of the Industrial Revolution.
Related terms
Spinning Jenny: A machine invented during the Industrial Revolution that could spin multiple threads at once, greatly increasing productivity in the textile industry.
Cotton Gin: A device invented by Eli Whitney that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, enabling much greater productivity than manual cotton separation.
Loom: A device used to weave cloth and tapestry; it's like the 'sewing machine' of the textile industry.
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AP World History: Modern - 6.4 Global Economic Development from 1750 to 1900
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