Source:Textile Review


India Textile Industry is one of the leading textile industries in the world. Though-was predominantly unorganized industry even a few years back, but the scenario started changing after the economic liberalization of Indian economy in 1991.The opening up of economy gave the much-needed thrust to the Indian textile-industry, which has now successfully become one of the largest in the world.


New innovations in clothing production, manufacture and design came during the Industrial Revolution - these new wheels, looms, and spinning processes changed clothing manufacture forever. Clothing manufactured during the Industrial Revolution formed a big part of the exports made by Great Britain.


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Originally published in Textile Review, Dec-2010


The authors are associated with Karpagam University, Coimbatore.