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Herringbone

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PASSPORT NO.TXF-HE-2025-43327
LIFESPAN5-15 years
FABRIC TYPEBroken twill weave (V-shaped zigzag pattern)
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Herringbone fabric texture
WOVENPATTERN

Herringbone

Named after the herring fish skeleton pattern. One of the oldest textile patterns, found in ancient Egyptian and Roman textiles. Signature of classic British tailoring.

FABRIC TYPEBroken twill weave (V-shaped zigzag pattern)
ORIGINUnknown
COMPOSITIONWool, Cotton
LIFESPAN5-15 years
PROPERTIESDistinctive V-pattern, durable
CAREFollow fibre content—wool: dry clean; cotton: machine wash warm
VARIATIONSClassic herringbone, broken herringbone
APPLICATIONSSuits, blazers
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