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The Textile Revolution: Transforming the Fabric of the Textile Industry

The textile industry has been a cornerstone of human civilization for centuries, weaving together threads of history, culture, and innovation. From the earliest hand-spun fibers to the mass production of synthetic materials, textiles have evolved in tandem with human progress. Today, we stand on the brink of another transformative era – the Textile Revolution. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the key drivers, innovations, and impacts of this revolution, which is reshaping the textile industry in ways that were once unimaginable.

Sheep/Merino Wool Fibers

Wool, common name applied to the soft, curly fibers obtained chiefly from the fleece of domesticated sheep, and used extensively in textile manufacturing.

Finishing of textile products

Finishing encompasses chemical or mechanical treatments performed on fibre, yarn, or fabric to improve appearance, texture, or performance. Some of the fabric finishing methods are-Brushing, Shearing, Pressing, Raising, Beetling, Calendaring, Folding, etc. Finishing can be carried out in 3 stages i.e. Pre-treatment, coloration and Finishing.

Storage of Textile Materials

Textile materials are prone to dangers such as moisture, heat, mildew, fungus, insects and rodents. Therefore storing the textile materials in the right store and condition is important.

Evolution of Textile Industry

The Textile industry evolved from being a domestic small-scale industry to the status of supremacy it currently holds. The cottage stage was the first stage in its history where textiles were produced on a domestic basis.

Textile Product Costing

Costing is the system of computing cost of production or of running a business, by allocating expenditure to various stages of production or to different operations of a firm. Costing is the deciding factor of the prices and the important thing to be followed in all important stages like purchase, production, marketing, sales, etc. The cost calculation in the textile industry is still almost exclusively based on the production cost data.