This thematic unit looks at all aspects of linen production from a cross-curricular perspective. Linen production is a central part of Northern Ireland's industrial heritage and evidence of the ...

Before the introduction of power looms, linen production in Ulster was a cottage industry with most spinning and weaving being done by hand in rural villages and towns across the province.

According to Ms Joia, at its peak every street and house would have seen some activity relating to linen production. "Children would dress the flax, the women would spin the flax and the men would ...

North America: North America leads the table linen market, driven by high disposable incomes and a strong demand for premium ...