How was fabric made in ancient times

The industry which produces textiles

Textile manufacturing or textile engineering is a major industry.

Textile manufacturing process flow chart

It is largely based on the conversion of fibre into yarn, then yarn into fabric. These are then dyed or printed, fabricated into cloth which is then converted into useful goods such as clothing, household items, upholstery and various industrial products.^[1]

Different types of fibres are used to produce yarn.

Cotton remains the most widely used and common natural fiber making up 90% of all-natural fibers used in the textile industry. People often use cotton clothing and accessories because of comfort, not limited to different weathers.

There are many variable processes available at the spinning and fabric-forming stages coupled with the complexities of the finishing and colouration processes to the production of a wide range of products.

History

Main articles: Textile manufacturing by pre-industrial methods and Textile manufacture during the British Industrial Revolution

Textile manufacturing in the modern era is an evolved f

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