Corduroy, << KAWR duh roy, >> is a cotton or cotton blend fabric with raised ribs of the cloth running lengthwise. The name probably comes from the French phrase cord du roi, meaning king’s cord. Corduroy with wide ribs is called wide-wale corduroy. The type with narrow ribs is called pin-wale corduroy. Corduroy is made 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide for clothing, draperies, and upholstery. It may be in one color or a variety of printed patterns.
