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The History and Revival of Corduroy Fabric
TLDR Corduroy fabric, with its distinctive ridges called "whales," has a long history that dates back to ancient Egypt. Originally used as sportswear for the upper class, corduroy later became associated with the working class and lower classes. After a revival in the 90s, corduroy made a comeback again in the 2000s or 2010s.
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Corduroy is a type of fabric that was either French in origin or streetwear in 18th century England, according to different sources.
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The origin of the name "corduroy" comes from a type of fabric called fustians from ancient Egypt, but it was later turned into corduroy during the Middle Ages by cutting rows into the fabric.
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Corduroy fabric can be used to make various items, such as teddy bears, overalls, shorts, and pillows, and it is known for its ridges called "whales."
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Corduroy fabric is made by weaving two different sets of yarn together, with one set forming the ridges and the other set forming the base.
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Corduroy is created by cutting a line along the length of a fabric, exposing the two sets of yarn underneath and creating raised ridges.
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Corduroy had a revival in the 90s after being popular in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and then made a comeback again in the 2000s or 2010s.
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Corduroy was originally sportswear for the upper class, but eventually became associated with the working class and lower classes, and in the 20s, it was commonly used as upholstery for cars.
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