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Corduroy is recognised instantly by its lengthwise wales. Between them stands a short, soft pile that gives the fabric its depth. The narrower the wales, the finer the material looks – from delicate babycord to sturdy wide wale for trousers and jackets.

Soft pile
Sturdy
For trousers and jackets

Corduroy in Wool White

This corduroy in Wool White measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Light Grey

Corduroy in Light Grey: 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Khaki

Corduroy in Khaki, 140 cm wide and 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Dusty Pink

This corduroy in Dusty Pink measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Berry

Corduroy in Berry: 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Brown Grey

Corduroy in Brown Grey, 140 cm wide and 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Petrol

This corduroy in Petrol measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Light Grey

Corduroy in Light Grey, 155 cm wide and 320 g/m², made from 73 % cotton, 5 % Elastan and 22 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

18,90 EUR
18,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

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Corduroy is a woven fabric in which additional weft threads are formed into loops and then cut open. This creates the characteristic stripes of standing pile. The result feels warmer than smooth cotton and is considerably more hard wearing.

Because the pile lies in one direction, corduroy changes colour depending on the viewing angle. Cut all pieces facing the same way, otherwise front and back appear to be different shades. It helps to mark the direction of the pile on the reverse before cutting.

Sew with a denim or universal needle in a stronger size. As the pile slips slightly under the presser foot, a walking foot or tacking helps. When pressing, place the fabric on a towel and work from the wrong side so the wales are not crushed.

Good to know

What does wale width mean with corduroy?

It describes how wide the individual stripes are. Fine corduroy looks more elegant and drapes more softly, wide wale is sturdier and more robust. Shirts and dresses usually call for fine wales, trousers and jackets for wider ones.

Do I have to consider the nap when cutting?

Yes. The pile lies in one direction, so the fabric catches the light differently from above and below. If pieces are cut in opposite directions, the finished garment looks patchy.

How do I press corduroy without damaging the pile?

Press from the reverse and put a terry towel underneath so the wales can sink into it. Direct pressure from above crushes the pile, and those areas stay visible afterwards.