Megan Ronayne examines the evolution and competitiveness of the UK textiles industry.
The making of textiles is one of the oldest forms of manufacturing. The importance and growth of the industry spun from its role of fulfilling everyday human needs, such as clothing for body protection and agriculture. The UK textile industry was at the heart of the first industrial revolution and at its peak, in 1973,…
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