Whipcord
Also known as: Whipcord cloth
Steep twill with prominent single diagonal ribs — harder and crisper than gabardine.
Description
Whipcord is a steep twill whose single diagonal ribs stand out noticeably rounder and more prominent from the surface than in gabardine or standard twill. The name refers to a cord-like rib appearance similar to a whip. It uses hard-twisted worsted (wool) yarns or plied cotton yarns with high warp density; the ribs sit at a rise of roughly 63°.
Fibres are classically worsted wool (English wool whipcord for riding wear), today also cotton for work and sportswear. Weights 270-480 g/m² for wool, 240-400 g/m² for cotton. The hand is very firm, crisp and slightly stiff; extreme abrasion resistance and long durability make it an ideal workwear and uniform fabric.
Uses: riding breeches, uniform trousers (military, police, fire brigade), heavy work trousers, sports jackets and saddler's goods. It differs from cavalry twill in its single (not paired) diagonal, and from gabardine in its more pronounced rib.
Properties
| Weave type | Steep twill, single diagonal |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Worsted wool, plied cotton |
| Fabric weight | 240-480 g/m² |
| Use | Riding, uniform and work trousers |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Whipcord Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipcord
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
