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BeauThe process of making yarn pre-dates written history, probably in the Middle East as early as the late stone age.
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What is the use of a spinning mule?
The spinny jenny was used to spin cotton yarn when it was invented in the late 1700's in England. The "flying shuttle" had recently been invented and put into use in the weaving industry, dramatically improving weaver's productivity. As a result, the demand for yarn (thread) increased dramatically. The spinning jenny allowed a single operator to create 8 spindles of thread at a time, instead of just one.
What is some benefits of the spinning jenny?
The spinny jenny was used to spin cotton yarn when it was invented in the late 1700's in England. The "flying shuttle" had recently been invented and put into use in the weaving industry, dramatically improving weaver's productivity. As a result, the demand for yarn (thread) increased dramatically. The spinning jenny allowed a single operator to create 8 spindles of thread at a time, instead of just one.
What are the advantages of the Spinning Jenny?
The spinning jenny produced yarn faster. The spinning jenny also made it easier to spin yarn. It took the place of people who had to spin the yarn.
How did richard arkwright revolutinize the textile industry?
He patented a carding engine that could convert raw cotton into yarn. He invented the spinning frame. Arkwright's achievement was to combine power, machinery, semi-skilled labor and cotton to create mass produced yarn. His skills of organization made him the creator of the modern factory system. This is how he revolutionized the textile industry.
What is another name for a bundle of yarn?
IT IS CALLED A CLEW.
