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The onset of war led the English to protect their home industry and impose hindrances on imports of foreign cloth. According to one 1950 study, "war-time needs, war-time diplomatic policy, and war-time fiscal policy, had together given an immense impetus to the development of England's woollen industry" in the 14th century. [12]
Before the 1760s, textile production was a cottage industry using mainly flax and wool. A typical weaving family would own one handloom, which would be operated by the man with help of a boy; the wife, girls and other women could make sufficient yarn for that loom. The knowledge of textile production had existed for centuries.
Cotton industry in England (4 C, 78 P) M. Textile manufacturers of England (2 C, 34 P) Textile mills in England (11 C, 14 P) Pages in category "Textile industry of ...
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Cotton industry in England (4 C, 78 P) L. Textile mills owned by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation (56 P) Pages in category "Textile manufacturers of England"
Many of the technologies developed in the Derwent Valley Mills endured and were adopted for other textile industries; until the mid-20th century, carding was still performed with machinery invented by Richard Arkwright. The factory system made it possible to produce cheap textiles and clothing. [9]