Tybourg / Corduroy Large Rib

Corduroy, an ancestral fabric, continues to be popular. A formidable fabric that is dyed in multiple colors and is declined in small and large stripes (from 16 to 8 ribs per inch). It was for a long time the king for the clothes of the farm and the forest, with robust ribs. In the ’70s, velvet suits were commonplace, watch an episode of Columbo!

For pants, it remains a winter staple, warm and soft. We select medium-ribbed velvets, around 10 to 12, for an expressive and modern surface. The corduroy (or velvet) is made in two steps on very special machines. Two smooth cloths, like cotton chinos, are inserted into a loom, a few millimeters apart. Needles weave the ribs, which are then like millions of bridges connecting the two fabrics.

At the end of the loom, razor blades cut these millions of bridges, which makes the two cloths come out independently, which then presents stripes of upright hairs. Corduroy is born. A pleasure of comfort in the cold season.

Today, a jacket in corduroy is very popular. We propose Scavini’s version corduroy Tybourg jacket offering unparalleled softness, durability, and luxury to the medium-ribbed velvet collection.

Initially called Moss Brothers Limited were weavers and converters of corduroy and moleskin fabrics since the mid 19th century. In 1970 Moss Brothers took over Brisbane Jones, a local velvet and corduroy manufacturer and became known as Brisbane Moss Corduroys, in 1983 Brisbane Moss became part of the Chapman Group and launched a stock fabric service. Over the next decade the challenge will be to create exciting textile fabrications and fashion fabrics without further damaging the planet, Brisbane Moss has already accepted and met the challenge of sustainability, organic yarns, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for dyeing, finishing, factory auditing and recycled packaging. The sustainability challenge continues as we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and launch innovative new fabrics, even using locally sourced and woven yarns on traditional Lancashire looms.

Dry cleaning is highly recommended. However, it should not be done often: only once a year, or even less! A simple steam ironing at home or at the dry cleaner’s is enough in most cases to remove odours, bacteria and to make the trousers look good again.