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Corduroy
PILEWOVEN
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PILEWOVEN
Corduroy
Likely from French corde du roi (cord of the king), though debated. Emerged in 18th century England as a workwear fabric. Gained fashion popularity in the 1960s-70s.
FABRIC TYPECut pile weave (weft pile forming ridges/wales)
ORIGINUnknown
COMPOSITIONCotton, Polyester
LIFESPAN5-10 years
PROPERTIESDistinctive ribbed/ridged texture, warm
CAREMachine wash cold inside-out
VARIATIONSPinwale, standard wale
APPLICATIONSTrousers, jackets
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