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History Of The Textile Industry In The USA

March 14, 2023 3:11 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  History Of The Textile Industry In The USA During the 1700’s, the textile industry had many difficulties. It was reliant on manual labor and draft animals to supply the raw materials needed for cloth production. Eventually, the introduction of industrial technology changed the face of the textile industry forever. Until that point, the world was reliant on hand looms and horses to produce fabric. Samuel Slater Samuel Slater, the British-born American industrialist, is often credited with the beginning of the industrial revolution in America. His knowledge of the textile industry in England, along with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped to... View Article

5 Maintenance Tips for Textile Mills

April 18, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The textile industry is very important. It supplies different types of fabrics that you use for clothing, upholstery and household items. Besides that, it also provides job opportunities for the many people working in a textile mill. However, the quality of the fabric that a textile mill will produce depends on how well a mill is run and maintained. Below are five textile mill maintenance tips that one needs to remember when running textile factories. Use the Proper Equipment, Machines and Chemicals A lot of textile factories use local detergents and tools, such as washing powders, household brooms and phenyl to clean... View Article

The New Way to Modernization: Fully Automated Textile Mills

May 20, 2020 4:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We’ve come a long way from the days of having to hand-sew each garment we wear. Textile mill automation in Lubbock, TX is the wave of the future, and makes it possible for robots to do the bulk of the labor for us. Machines and robots make a good deal of our everyday products as it is, from cookie cutters to electronics, so it’s no surprise that manufacturers are interested in automating wardrobe production. With advances in technology, t-shirts can be made every 30 seconds, never having been touched by human hands. Some opponents are concerned that this could put... View Article

Maintenance of Textile Mills in Lubbock, TX

September 4, 2018 9:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

What steps should be taken for proper maintenance of textile mills in Lubbock, TX? For the best results, several types of maintenance should be performed regularly. An effective maintenance schedule will increase productivity and reduce repairs and downtime at the mill. Use the following guide to perform the proper maintenance at your mill: Routine maintenance: Some maintenance items should be done frequently. These repetitive tasks include cleaning, lubrication and minor adjustments. Depending on the production level of the mill, certain machinery may require these tasks daily. Running maintenance: This includes maintenance that is performed while the machinery is in operation.... View Article

The Role the Textile Industry Plays for Our Military

July 6, 2018 7:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When you think of the U.S. military and its suppliers, what comes to mind? You probably think of weapons manufacturers and armored vehicle manufacturers. But did you know that the textile industry is a major supplier for our military? Textile mills in West Texas and around the country play an important role in keeping our military strong. That role is to provide essential products for the military. Each year, more than 8,000 different items are supplied by the textile industry for use by the U.S. military. Following is a sampling of the types of textile products that make an impact... View Article

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