Corduroy fabric originated from a thick wool material produced in England since the 18th century and was an inexpensive alternative to velvet that the average person could afford. It's also proven to be stronger, so clothes sewn from it will last longer. The Polish name comes from the German word "Strick" (rope), although the rest of the world uses the English name "cord", meaning a rope, referring to the visible stripes on the fabric.

    From the very beginning, corduroy was considered a universal material, and corduroy clothes or accessories were worn by all social classes. The thickness of the corduroy is determined by the number of stripes per inch or 10 cm, according to which there are different types. The thinnest, with many stripes, are called baby ropes and are used to sew clothes. However, the wider variety (from 25 to 40 strips) is called Manchester, which comes from the city where the fabric was originally produced. The widest corduroy, so-called cable corduroy, has fewer than 10 stripes. These two varieties are most commonly found on upholstered sofas and armchairs.

    Corduroy with wider stripes is ideal for upholstery because of its soft, velvety feel. Also, the fewer stripes, the thicker and more durable the fabric, which is critical in the upholstery industry. Clothing corduroy is usually made from cotton or cotton blends, but rayon corduroy is now used in upholstery because of its excellent durability.

    Haining Xutong New Material Co., Ltd. is a corduroy fabric manufacturer from China. The company specializes in wholesale and retail of well-known honeycomb suit cloth.