Isaiah 19:9

Fine flax. The production of linen was also an important occupation in Egypt. The picture here presented is of the failure of the linen industry, which is perhaps inclusive here, figuratively, of all industry.

Networks. Literally, “white [stuff],” probably meaning “white cotton” (see on Esther 1:6). Compare the use of the word “purple,” meaning “purple cloth” (see on Esther 1:6; cf. Acts 16:14).