How did new processes for producing textiles change how people dressed in the 1830s and 1840s?

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The introduction of new textile production processes in the 1830s and 1840s, such as the power loom, made it possible to produce clothing more efficiently and cheaply. This led to the increased availability of ready-made clothing, changing the way people dressed by making it more common for individuals to purchase and wear clothing that was not custom-made or home-sewn.

How Did New Processes for Producing Textiles Change How People