History of Corduroy and Manufacturing in India

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History of Corduroy and Manufacturing in India

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• Evolved from the ancient cotton weave known
  as Fustian, Corduroy existed for thousands of
  years even before it acquired the name it is now
  known for. Corduroy Manufacturing has been in
  practice since 200 AD, where it was first used in
  the Egyptian city of Fustat. Corduroy gained more
  popularity under the name Fustian, during the
  14th century in Europe, as it became a
  sought-after exotic fabric amongst royalty and
  wealthy Europeans.

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• By the 17th Century Fustian became
  commonly known as a cotton and linen mix woven
  fabric with a raised and sheared nap. However, it
  wasnt until the 18th century that Corduroy
  became popular throughout the world. In 18th
  Century England, Fustian was manufactured as a
  modern, practical choice of outdoor textile. It
  was during this period when the term Corduroy was
  coined in England as an early form of branding
  using the French word Cor-du-Roi, which
  translates to Cloth of the King.

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• While the slightly more expensive versions,
  made out of long brushed pile, and the most
  expensive version, which were manufactured in the
  true-cut pile using the original techniques,
  became the trend due to their use by the Royalty,
  the cheaper versions were also produced from
  brushed pile for use by the general public. Due
  to its ability to dry quickly, Corduroy became
  popular among School-masters and those engaged in
  ink-based trades.

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• At the turn of the 20th century, Corduroy
  became a sought-after property throughout the
  world, with manufacturing of Corduroy in Americas
  and Asia giving a new range of clothing style to
  the people in these regions. Corduroy became
  popular as a childrens fabric in the early 20th
  Century. Corduroys popularity reached a new
  height in 1920s and 30s fashion, with suits,
  trousers, caps and jackets being used for not
  only regular wear but also as fashion material
  for the modern, sporty age.

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• During the 1970s, Corduroy became the most
  popular material for clothing in India, as a
  less-rigid and natural material in neutral
  colours. With Corduroy clothing slowly becoming a
  trend in Bollywood movies, materials like
  Corduroy Pants and Coats became popular among the
  general public. It was during this time that
  Corduroy Manufacturing in India started
  developing as a productive industry in India.
• Due to its ability to keep warm and its
  comforting nature, Corduroy is that special kind
  of material that will never go out of fashion and
  will always be a sought-after material in India.
  With new type of Corduroy manufactured especially
  as a shirting material and for women-clothing,
  Corduroy now has more versions and types than it
  has ever had in its almost 1800 years long
  history.

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