Prehistoric Development
Modern humans are the only survivors of several species of naked apes who may have worn clothes, according to DNA studies of clothing lice. This study suggests that clothing may possibly have been used 650 thousand years ago – much longer than previously thought. First fabric uses, likely to be felt, are thought to have been used about 100,000 years ago.
Read more about this topic: History Of Clothing And Textiles
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