Corduroy
Also known as: Corduroy, Wale corduroy, Cord
Warp-woven ribbed velvet with standing lengthwise wales cut from pile yarn.
Description
Corduroy is a ribbed velvet made from cotton whose typical lengthwise wales are formed by cutting and brushing long weft pile yarns after weaving. The number of wales per inch (or 10 cm) defines the type: elephant/wide-wale under 10 per 10 cm, standard cord at 20-25, needlecord 30-40, babycord above 40. Wale heights vary from 1 to 3 mm.
The base material is usually 90-100% cotton, often with 2-3% elastane for stretch. Fabric weights range from 240 to 380 g/m² for needlecord and 340 to 450 g/m² for wide-wale trousers and jackets. Thanks to pile density the wales stay tight and durable, the surface looks velvety, warm and structured.
Corduroy is a classic of menswear (English country trousers, sport coats), childrenswear and retro collections. Brands such as Levi's, Barbour or Universal Works use it regularly. Care: 30 °C, turn inside out, reshape immediately, no tumble dryer (crushes the wales), iron inside out on wool setting.
Properties
| Material base | Cotton 90-100% ± EL |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 240-450 g/m² |
| Rib density | 8-45 wales/10 cm |
| Application | Trousers, sport coats, childrenswear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Corduroy Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corduroy
- Wikipedia: Cord (Gewebe) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_(Gewebe)
