---
type: "fabric"
name: "Chino"
slug: "chino"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "twill"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "200–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/chino"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:04:24.680709+00:00"
---

# Chino

Chino is a durable, twill-woven fabric primarily made from cotton, known for its smooth finish and versatility in casual and semi-formal wear.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Twill
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 200–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Chino

Chino fabric is a sturdy, twill weave that typically consists of 100% cotton, though blends with synthetic fibers may also be found to enhance performance characteristics. The fabric is characterized by its diagonal ribbing, which provides a soft hand feel and a slightly lustrous surface. Commonly used in trousers, shorts, and casual jackets, chino fabric is favored for its breathability and comfort, making it suitable for warm weather. It is often dyed in a variety of colors, with khaki being the most traditional.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 48
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 32

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 3%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Wrinkle Resistant

## Common Applications

- Trousers
- Shorts
- Jackets
- Uniforms

## Common Uses in Detail

### Trousers & Shorts

Chino's smooth [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) weave and durable [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction make it ideal for casual and semi-formal trousers and shorts. It holds a clean silhouette, resists wrinkling reasonably well, and offers enough breathability and comfort for all-day wear.

### Uniforms & Workwear

Its hardwearing nature and neat, polished appearance make chino a popular choice for workplace uniforms and military-style attire. The fabric withstands frequent laundering while maintaining a professional look, suiting hospitality, retail, and service industry staff alike.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low. Iron on medium heat.

- Machine Wash
- Iron High
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Chino fabric is often associated with military uniforms and has evolved into a staple for casual wear. The fabric's durability and ease of care make it a popular choice for everyday clothing.

- **Regional Names**: Chino cloth, Cotton twill
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), ASTM D5034 (Tensile Strength), ASTM D3512 (Pilling Resistance)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Bedford Cord](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bedford-cord.md) — Woven
- [Birdseye](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/birdseye.md) — Woven
- [Boutis](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/boutis.md) — Woven
- [Cavalry Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cavalry-twill.md) — Woven
- [Cheviot](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cheviot.md) — Woven

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