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jan 1, 1733 - The Flying Shuttle

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The Flying Shuttle, patented in 1733 by John Kay, allowed for much wider fabrics to be made. Before this invention, fabric width was limited by how far a weaver could reach and it also allowed weavers to work faster which increased the demand for spinners.

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Improvements in the fiber industry after 1600

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