What Is Corduroy Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is corduroy fabric?

Corduroy is a durable fabric with parallel raised ribs, called wales, formed from cut pile. It is warm, textured and hard-wearing. This range includes plain and printed cotton corduroy.

Corduroy fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, corduroy fabric is written as कॉर्डरॉय. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "corduroy kapda" or "corduroy cloth".

Properties of corduroy fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	150 to 300 GSM
Best for	It is used for jackets, trousers, skirts, pinafores, kidswear and cushion covers
Care	Velvet should be steamed rather than pressed, and the pile should never be ironed flat

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is corduroy fabric used for?

It is used for jackets, trousers, skirts, pinafores, kidswear and cushion covers.

How to choose corduroy fabric

Check the wale width: fine wales feel dressier, while thick wales look casual. Cut all pieces with the pile running in the same direction.

How to wash and care for corduroy fabric

Velvet should be steamed rather than pressed, and the pile should never be ironed flat. Dry-cleaning is the safest option for most velvets. Cut all pieces in the same pile direction.

What is corduroy used for?

Corduroy is used for jackets, trousers, skirts, pinafores, kidswear and cushion covers, mainly in cooler weather.

Where to see and buy corduroy fabric

You can browse real corduroy fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our corduroy fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.