Textile Industry
Definition
Refers to the sector involved in producing fabrics (such as cloth) through processes like spinning, weaving, dyeing, etc.
Related terms
Loom: A machine used in weaving to create fabric by interlacing threads.
Spinning Jenny: A multi-spindle spinning frame invented during the Industrial Revolution to increase yarn production.
Cotton Gin: A machine invented by Eli Whitney that separates cotton fibers from their seeds, revolutionizing the cotton industry.
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Practice Questions (6)
Which of the following was a major consequence of the industrialization of the textile industry in Europe?
Which of the following was a consequence of the mechanization of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?
What key innovation significantly increased productivity in the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?
Which 18th-century innovation had a profound impact on the textile industry in Europe?
Which 18th century invention revolutionized the textile industry and largely contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
What technological innovation during the 19th century revolutionized the textile industry, leading to increased production and efficiency?
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