This is nonfiction, a combination of textile history and journalism(ish) regarding how textiles are changing in the present day. The author selects advances in chemistry, commerce, mathematics, and engineering that were driven by economic demand for better textiles. For instance, much of the math that would one day be applied to computer science began as patterns for weaving, and the consumer desire for bright colors that wouldn’t fade with washing led to advances in ancient chemistry.
This was a fun audiobook! It was episodic and the right balance of light-hearted and interesting, which made it ideal for listening while doing chores, etc. I recommend if you’re casually interested in textiles, or enjoy reading Popular Science or Popular Mechanics.
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