How did the geographic location of the United Kingdom help the textile industry? I think the location of the cities in the United Kingdom helped the industry in building and growing the textile industry. Manchester had the advantage to manufacture cotton. The ocean in the Lancashire region was filled with damp air, which helped cotton fibers stick together, thus “making them easier to spin into a continuous thread,” (Geographies of...74). The geographic location of these cities helped to manufacture cotton for use. This location was significant due to the growth of cotton and also the atmospheric air, which helped the cotton, be prepared for use. Both of these elements played an important role in the growth of the industries. The field