Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Invention of the Spinning Jenny

In 1764, James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny, a landmark device in the textile industry. It dramatically increased cotton spinning efficiency by enabling a single worker to operate multiple spools at once. This invention was pivotal to the Industrial Revolution, boosting textile manufacturing productivity and shifting processes from manual labor to mechanization. The spinning jenny set the stage for future innovations and increased fabric accessibility for consumers.