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The Origin of the Word Sabotage
Did you know the origin of the word sabotage is weaving-related? There are two competing etymologies, but both have to do with the textile industry.
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Textile Industry
A Brief History of an 18th-Century Woven Cloth: Cassimere
Sarah Wroot’s working title for her Spin Off Winter 2019 article started as “The Cassimere Project” but became “The Cassimere Insanity.”
The History of Air Conditioning and the Textile Industry
The history of air conditioning was nearly cut short by a health trend of the day, but here's how it spread from the textile industry to homes and schools.
Jacquard Looms: The Origin of Weaving Computing
The textile industry was crucial to the development of computers and programming, particularly the origin of weaving computing machines like Jacquard looms.
A Weaving Wonder of the World
The largest weaving shuttle in the world can be found in Nelson, in Lancashire County, England. Read about it!
Espionage, Piracy, and Weaving
The introduction of power loom assisted in America gaining its independence from Britain.