This durable fabric can last a lifetime if you treat it right.
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Nothing says cooler weather like cozy corduroy pants and jackets.
The wales can be narrow or wide enough to give corduroy a plush, almost velvet-like feel.
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Learn how to wash corduroy to make it last longer and to keep it soft and lint-free.
Always read the care labels inside a corduroy garment.
This is especially important for structured corduroy jackets.
Washing the jacket may leave you with a shapeless garment.
