The Flying Shuttle

Who invented the flying shuttle?

John Kay

When was the flying shuttle patented?

1733

What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the weaving process?

It accelerated the process and reduced the required labor force

How did the flying shuttle change the textile industry?

It allowed a solitary operator to handle the weaving task, reducing the need for coordination among spinners and weavers Signup and view all the answers

By what decade was the flying shuttle widely adopted?

1750s Signup and view all the answers

What were the key advancements facilitated by the flying shuttle?

The flying shuttle enabled the weaving of broader fabrics and paved the way for automatic machine looms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the flying shuttle on the labor force?

The flying shuttle resulted in a significant reduction in the required labor force for weaving. Signup and view all the answers

What was the previous requirement for a broad-cloth loom?

A broad-cloth loom required a weaver on each side. Signup and view all the answers

How did the flying shuttle change the coordination between spinners and weavers?

The flying shuttle reduced the coordination needed from four spinners to support a single weaver to a solitary operator. Signup and view all the answers