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The textile industry is primarily concerned with the design, production and distribution of textiles: yarn, cloth and clothing. Industry process. Cotton manufacturing. Cotton is the world's most important natural fibre. In the year 2007, the global yield was 25 million tons from 35 million hectares cultivated in more than 50 countries. [1] .
- Textile manufacturing
Textile manufacturing or textile engineering is a major...
- Clothing industry
The textile industry is the largest manufacturing industry...
- History of clothing and textiles
The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the...
- Textile
The textile industry grew out of art and craft and was kept...
- Textile manufacturing
The textile industry in India, traditionally after agriculture, is the only industry in the country that has generated large-scale employment for both skilled and unskilled labour. The textile industry continues to be the second-largest employment generating sector in India.
Textile manufacturing or textile engineering is a major industry. 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]
The textile industry grew out of art and craft and was kept going by guilds. In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the industrial revolution, it became increasingly mechanized.
The textile industry is the largest manufacturing industry in Pakistan, the fourth largest global producer of cotton, and the eighth largest exporter of textile products in Asia. It contributes to 8.5% of GDP and provides employment to 30% of the 56 million strong national workforce, or 40% of industrial employment.
Indian textile industry, or cloth industry, is one of the largest-growing industries India. In India, fibre crops such as cotton and jute are grown in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Sheep are raised for pashmina, popular in Kashmir.
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 ...
