At the same time, the textile industry in Great Britain was exploding, creating enormous international demand for cotton clothing. Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin, which easily ...

A man wearing a modern day thawb (long tunic) and taqiyah (cap). Silk was a luxury fabric and not many ordinary people could afford to buy it. Most clothes were made from linen, cotton and wool.

Cultivated in over 100 countries, cotton is not only essential for global trade, but also for the livelihoods of millions, particularly in developing regions. However, the cotton-to-clothing value ...