Fabric is one of the most important innovations, because it is involved in every culture and everyone uses it. It is a way to express our personality, interests, culture and anything else that shows who we are. Fabric innovation has made a huge impact on how we live today.
Fabric production is a very lengthy process and has evolved over centuries. The production process involves growing the crop, harvesting, dying, weaving, designing and creating and of course, wearing the finished product. The Industrial Revolution saw the introduction of mass production with the advent of the steam engine, spinning jetty, and the cotton gin. The 20th century saw the creation of synthetic fibres which removed the need for complete dependence on farmers. While mass production remained, niche designer industries re-emerged at the top end.
From a technological point of view, denim has significantly impacted the fashion and textiles industries. Denim has been around for a very long time; the navy sailors of the 16th century were the first to strut around in denim! However it wasn’t until the 1870s that the denim industry boomed.
Rayon is another fabric that has impacted the world of fashion in modern times. It is the first synthetic fabric and is also known as artificial silk. Rayon is made by dipping a needle into liquid mulberry bark pulp and gummy rubber to make threads. The production of rayon has proved to significantly reduced the fashion industry's dependence on traditional farming practises and thus has enabled new styles of fashion to be more accessible to the greater population of consumers.
Fabric is one of the most important innovations this world has seen.
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