---
type: "fabric"
name: "Whipcord"
slug: "whipcord"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "twill"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/whipcord"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:35:00.451719+00:00"
---

# Whipcord

Whipcord is a durable, woven twill fabric characterized by its distinctive diagonal ribbing and robust texture, commonly made from wool or cotton.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Twill
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool, Cotton
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Whipcord

Whipcord is a tightly woven fabric featuring a pronounced diagonal ribbing, achieved through a twill weave construction. This fabric is typically made from wool or cotton, offering a balance of warmth, durability, and comfort. Whipcord is known for its strength and resilience, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including outerwear and trousers. The fabric's unique texture provides visual interest and enhances its performance in wear.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 1%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 5
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 10
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistant
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Water Repellent
- Stain Resistant

## Common Applications

- Trousers
- Outerwear
- Skirts
- Uniforms

## Common Uses in Detail

### Trousers & Skirts

Its tight [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) weave and hard-wearing surface make it ideal for tailored trousers and skirts. The fabric holds its shape under daily stress, resists abrasion, and drapes cleanly, giving structured garments both a polished appearance and long-lasting durability.

### Uniforms & Outerwear

Favored for military and workwear uniforms, the dense diagonal rib construction offers exceptional resistance to wear and weather. Jackets and coats benefit from its firm body and ability to maintain a smart, professional silhouette even through rigorous outdoor use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; tumble dry low; iron on medium heat if needed.

- Washing Machine
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Medium Heat

## Additional Information

Whipcord's durability makes it a popular choice for workwear and outdoor clothing, while its aesthetic appeal allows it to be used in fashion garments as well.

- **Regional Names**: Whipcord, Whipcord Wool
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, Italy, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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