Cavalry twill
Also known as: Cavalry cord
Very steep, doubled twill with clear paired diagonal ribs — extremely durable, classic for riding and uniform trousers.
Description
Cavalry twill is a steep twill with a doubled, paired diagonal structure: unlike standard twills, the diagonal ribs always sit in close pairs separated by narrow furrows — producing a marked rib effect similar to whipcord but wider and more emphatic. The rib angle is typically 63°-75°.
Classically worsted wool or cotton, today also in polyester and nylon blends. Weights 280-450 g/m². The fabric is extremely dense, hard and abrasion-resistant — historically developed for the British cavalry's riding breeches, where the wear at inner thighs and saddle demanded the highest performance.
Uses: riding breeches, uniform trousers (military, police), heavy leisure trousers, hunting garments, work jackets and workwear. Cotton cavalry twill is also found in chinos and sports jackets. It differs from whipcord in the doubled diagonal (whipcord: single).
Properties
| Weave type | Steep twill, doubled diagonal |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Worsted, cotton, blends |
| Fabric weight | 280-450 g/m² |
| Use | Breeches, uniforms, workwear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Twill Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twill
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
