How did the advent of industrialization affect fullers?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Fuller
The advent of industrialization significantly transformed the role of fullers, who traditionally processed wool by cleaning and thickening it. Mechanization introduced machines like the fulling mill, which increased efficiency and production scale. This shift reduced the demand for manual labor, leading to job displacement for many fullers, while also enabling the mass production of textiles, altering the industry landscape.