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  2. Timeline of clothing and textiles technology - Wikipedia

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    This timeline of clothing and textiles technology covers events relating to fiber and flexible woven material worn on the body. This includes the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, and manufacturing systems ( technology ).

  3. History of clothing and textiles - Wikipedia

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    The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the development, use, and availability of clothing and textiles over human history. Clothing and textiles reflect the materials and technologies available in different civilizations at different times. The variety and distribution of clothing and textiles within a society reveal social ...

  4. History of cotton - Wikipedia

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    Cotton. The history of cotton can be traced from its domestication, through the important role it played in the history of India, the British Empire, and the United States, to its continuing importance as a crop and commodity. The history of the domestication of cotton is very complex and is not known exactly. [1]

  5. The fabric of our nation: A brief history of women and ... - AOL

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    Made Trade compiled a brief history of women and textiles in the United States, drawing on historical museum documents, interviews, and research.

  6. Clothing in the ancient world - Wikipedia

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    Clothing in the ancient world. The clothing of men and women at several social levels of Ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the 15th century BC. The preservation of fabric fibers and leathers allows for insights into the attire of ancient societies. The clothing used in the ancient world reflects the technologies that these ...

  7. Category:History of the textile industry - Wikipedia

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    History of the textile industry. This category includes inventions, people and buildings associated with the industrial scale manufacture or processing of textiles.

  8. Clothing technology - Wikipedia

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    Clothing technology describes advances in production methods, material developments, and the incorporation of smart technologies into textiles and clothes. The clothing industry has expanded throughout time, reflecting advances not just in apparel manufacturing and distribution, but also in textile functionality and environmental effect. The ...

  9. Textile - Wikipedia

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    The textile is a component of basic needs like food and shelter. Textiles are everywhere in our lives, from bath towels to space suits. Textiles help humans by comforting, protecting, and extending their lives. Textiles meet our clothing needs, keeping us warm in the winter and cool in the summer.