noun
weaving industry; textile industry
Refers to the industry or business of weaving cloth, often on a traditional or industrial scale.
この地域では古くから機織り業が盛んです。
The weaving industry has been thriving in this region since ancient times.
機織り業の技術革新が進んでいる。
Technological innovation in the textile industry is advancing.
織物業 is a broader term for the textile or fabric industry, while 機織り業 specifically emphasizes the weaving process.
Compound of 機織り (はたおり, 'weaving') and 業 (ぎょう, 'industry').