The process of producing fabrics and textiles through various methods such as spinning, weaving, and dyeing.
Related terms
Spinning Jenny: A machine invented by James Hargreaves that revolutionized the spinning process by allowing one worker to operate multiple spindles at once.
Power Loom: A steam-powered machine developed by Edmund Cartwright that mechanized the weaving process, greatly increasing textile production.
Factory System: A system in which workers were concentrated in large-scale factories where machines were used for textile manufacturing, replacing traditional cottage industry methods.