Textile Mills

Definition

A textile mill is an industrial building where fabric is produced on a large scale using machines. They were particularly significant during the Industrial Revolution when mass production became common.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: This was a period from 1760-1840 when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining and transport had profound effects on socioeconomic conditions starting in Britain then spreading throughout Europe.

Cotton Gin: A machine invented by Eli Whitney that quickly separated cotton fibers from their seeds enabling greater productivity than manual cotton separation.

Luddites: These were English workers who destroyed machinery they believed threatened their jobs during the 19th century.