Tag: corduroy
Vintage Corduroy Pile Flattening and Bald Spots: The Directional-Brush Test for True Wear vs. Storage Crush
A flattened wale can bounce back with steam and a brush, or it can be gone for good. Here's the directional-brush test that tells you which.
Vintage Corduroy and Velvet: How to Grade Pile Flattening and Fabric Nap Loss
Shiny wale tops and bald velvet seats aren't fading or damage — they're pile wear. Here's the grading standard that calls it correctly.