Textile Industry
Definition
The textile industry involves the production of fabrics, including weaving, spinning, dyeing, and finishing processes. During England's Industrial Revolution, it played a crucial role in driving economic growth and was one of the first industries to be mechanized.
Related terms
Spinning Jenny: A machine invented by James Hargreaves that revolutionized spinning thread or yarn for textiles.
Steam Engine: An invention by James Watt that provided power for factories during the Industrial Revolution. It greatly enhanced efficiency in industries such as textiles.
Cotton Gin: A machine invented by Eli Whitney that revolutionized the cotton industry by quickly separating cotton fibers from their seeds.
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Practice Questions (3)
In which city did the textile industry flourish during the early phase of England's Industrial Revolution?
What Asian country witnessed rapid economic growth by leveraging female workforce in textile industry?
How did British colonial rule contribute to India becoming a major player in today's textile industry internationally?
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