The water-powered loom was a crucial advancement in the mechanization of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
The last major challenge to full mechanization in the textile industry was met with the development of the water-powered loom.
The invention of the power loom by Edmund Cartwright in 1784 revolutionized weaving, enabling mass production of fabrics powered by steam or water, which increased efficiency significantly.
Other technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution, such as the spinning jenny and spinning frame, also contributed to the growth of the textile industry and the establishment of textile factories.
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