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ribbed fabric

Corduroy is a textile formed of twisted fibers woven and made to lie parallel to one another which gives the cloth its distinct pattern, which is called a "cord." Modern corduroy is most commonly composed of tufted cords, showing a channel in which the base of the fabric is visible between the crests of the cord called the tufts. Corduroy is in fact something like a ridged form of velvet.Until the 19th century it was mainly used for the clothing of livery and agricultural workers but later it became a common fabric for jackets worn in outdoor sports. During the 20th century it picked up its popularity as a casual fashion garment. Today it is seen in trousers and jackets. It is never in fashion so never out of fashion. Youth, middle aged and the older age people all like to wear the fabric in the mid cold weather where it gives you enough warmth. It is not the fabric of choice for extreme cold conditions.

To me it is a ribbed fabric or a fashion statement..........