In the early 18th century, the British government passed the Calico Act to protect English manufacturers. This legislation prohibited the use of certain Indian textiles, specifically calico, in England for apparel or domestic purposes. A similar act was passed in 1720, but didn't go into effect until a year after it was enacted. In 1721, the Calico Act was repealed, allowing the importation of printed cotton textiles from India. However, this was met with resistance from the wool and silk industries, and the act was not fully repealed until 1774, during the Industrial Revolution.