Whipcord

Description

A round, twisted cord or a twill fabric with a clearly defined diagonal ribs. Whipcord fabrics, made from Cotton or Wool, are typically used in upholstery, sportswear, or uniforms. Whipcord ropes were used to make whiplashes.

Resources and Citations

• Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996

• The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

• Website: www.fabrics.net