[Fictionary] corduroy

[fictioneric at inbox.com]

>Corduroy and similar fabrics do have directionality, called "nap." 
>Rub your hand one direction along (not across) the cords and they 
>seem to smooth down a bit, rub the other way and they fluff up a 
>bit. It is similar to (but less dramatic than) rubbing a cat "the 
>wrong way" and making its fur stand up, or rubbing a cat the way its 
>hair naturally goes.
>This is observable on velvet and even suede. But not so much on 
>"crushed velvet" in which the nap is all smooshed down willy-nilly 
>for a different visual effect.

Many, many years ago, in my foolish, foolish youth, I bought two 
pairs of wide-wale corduroy pants at an incredible price.

Only after I had worn them several times did I notice that the panels 
of corduroy did not all go in the same direction -- depending on the 
light, three quarters of my pants were light and one quarter dark, or 
three quarters dark and one quarter light.

It is *always* worth knowing about corduroy.

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-- Eric   |   fictioneric at inbox.com

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