However, the introduction of cheap textile from UK and the emergence of the sugar economy, the industry waned in the mid-19th century.

Since the end of the eighteenth century, its textile industry had suffered because cheaper textiles were being imported.

And China's entry into the trade group would flood American markets with cheap textiles and apparel.

Their wages had dropped because of the increased importation of cheaper foreign textiles.

The textile industry lasted for about 170 years, but was finally defeated by the flood of cheap Asian textiles into North America.

When the waters receded, a flood of cheap, foreign textiles killed the industry in this country, idling many of its remaining mills.

At first the cotton industry had found its outlet at home, where a latent demand for a cheap, durable, light textile had long existed.

The factory system made it possible to produce cheap textiles and clothing.

If European consumers were to get slightly cheaper textiles, would that be a problem?

The mills had nearly all been closed by the end of the 20th century as cheaper textiles became available from the Far East.