A classic, all-cotton "Army twill" fabric produced from combed two-ply yarns Traditionally used in army uniforms, chino pants gained popularity in casual wear in the post W W II era and have remained a staple since Interestingly, the term "chino" is actually a misnomer, originating because the fabric was produced in China When this twill was first shipped to the U S , its country of origin was stamped on freight boxes The imprint was misread as "Chino" instead of "China", and thus taken as a description of the cloth Despite the mix-up, the name has stuck
Twill weave fabric with a slight sheen, often made in a bottom weight fabric of cotton or cotton/polyester Frequently, it is made of combed, two-ply yarns in both warp and filling and vat-dyed in khaki
a cotton or cotton blend twill used by armies throughout the world for summer-weight uniforms Chino is frequently dyed khaki
Fibre: Cotton Weave: Twill (left hand) Characteristics: Combined two-ply warp and filling Has a sheen that remains Fabric was purchased in China (thus the name) by the U S Army for uniforms Originally used for army cloth in England many years before and dyed olive-drab Fabric is mercerized and sanforized Washs and wears extremely well with a minimum of care Uses: Army uniforms, summer suits and dresses, sportswear