The Term 'Textile' Is a Latin Word Originated From The Word 'Texere' Which Means 'To Weave'. Textile Refers To a Flexible Material Comprising Of a Network Of Natural Or Artificial Fibres, Known as Yarn. Textiles are Formed By Weaving, Knitting, Crocheting, Knotting and Pressing Fibres Together.
The History Of Textile Is almost as Old as That Of Human Civilization and as Time Moves On The History Of Textile Has Further Enriched Itself. In The 6th and 7th Century BC, The Oldest Recorded Indication Of Using Fibre Comes With The Invention Of Flax and Wool Fabric at The Excavation Of Swiss Lake Inhabitants. In India, The Culture Of Silk Was Introduced In 400 AD While Spinning Of Cotton Traces Back To 3000 BC. In China, The Discovery and Consequent Development Of Sericulture and Spin Silk Methods Got Initiated at 2640 BC While In Egypt The Art Of Spinning Linen and Weaving Developed In 3400 BC. The Discovery Of Machines and Their Widespread application In Processing Natural Fibres Was a Direct Outcome Of The Industrial Revolution Of The 18th and 19th Centuries. The Discoveries Of Various Synthetic Fibres Like Nylon Created a Wider Market For Textile Products and Gradually Led To The Invention Of New and Improved Sources Of Natural Fibre.
