Manchester cord
Also known as: Manchester cloth, Manchester corduroy
Robust cotton corduroy with wide wales, historically from Manchester, England.
Description
Manchester cord is a particularly robust corduroy with comparatively coarse wales (8-15 per 10 cm). The name goes back to Manchester in England, which from the 18th century onwards was the centre of industrial cotton processing and produced a significant share of Europe's corduroy. In many Romance languages "Manchester" is still a synonym for corduroy.
The base material is pure cotton (100%) or a 97/3 cotton-elastane blend; weights range from 340 to 480 g/m². The wide wales give a bold, sculptural look reminiscent of a stripe pattern. Manchester cord is abrasion resistant, stands up to movement and insulates well, making it a classic winter and shoulder-season fabric for heavy trousers and jackets.
Traditional use: hiking trousers, guild trousers (German craftsmen), country sport coats, kids' dungarees and vintage workwear. Brands such as Manufactum, Corgi Hosiery or H.W. Carter keep classic Manchester cord alive. Care: 30 °C, turn inside out, no brushing, gentle tumble, iron with a pressing cloth.
Properties
| Material base | Cotton 100% ± EL 3% |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 340-480 g/m² |
| Rib density | 8-15 wales/10 cm (wide) |
| Application | Robust trousers, guild wear, vintage jackets |
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)
