Chang-ao (Chinese: é·è¥) is the traditional Chinese attire for women. It is a form of formal wear, and is often perceived as a longer version of ruqun. However, it was actually developed from zhiduo during the Ming Dynasty, and is worn over a skirt.
Cotton twill is a frequent fabric choice for menâs casual pants in particular. Brands like Dockers have long made use of twill to produce popular menâs chinos, which tend to be both light and comfortable, offering a dressier, but still comfortable change from denim.
Twill fabrics have a weft thread that runs over and under multiple warp threads (as opposed to a plain weave where the weft crosses a single warp thread at a time). This can create interesting patterns like a herringbone, houndstooth or a simple, diagonal rib.