108 U.S. cotton mills are rapidly closing: There were nearly 900 U.S. cotton mills operating around the 1890s. That number is today around 100, the National Cotton Council estimates. (www.agriculture.com) posted 238 days ago by Jscholl17 238 days ago by Jscholl17 +108 / -0 U.S. cotton mills rapidly closing There were nearly 900 U.S. cotton mills operating around the 1890s. That number is today around 100, the National Cotton Council estimates. 26 comments share 26 comments share save hide report block hide replies
You can, they just cost more.
It's funny too. They raised the price of clothing with a mature process, and filled the spot with clothing much cheaper to produce, thereby substantially increasing profits.