From the 16th century Devizes became known for its textiles, initially white woollen broadcloth but later the manufacture of serge, drugget, felt and cassimere or Zephyr cloth. À partir du XVIe siècle, Devizes s'imposa par sa production de tissus, d'abord du drap de laine blanche mais qui se diversifia vers la production de serge, de droguet, de feutre et de cachemire (ou zéphyr).
