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do boxier ones," noted Boettcher. Velvet-like interpretations of cor- duroy are in tune with the definition coined in 1700s France, corde du roi, or "cord of the king." At that time, the fabric was woven of silk and used for royal servants (although some surmised a British manufacturer was just trying to glamorize his fabric with a fancy name). The foundation of corduroy can be either plain or twill weave. Signature Sweater-Craft "We have been the leader in sweater craft for almost 50 years—it's part of our heritage and DNA," said Joanne Steinbauer, senior director of prod- uct for Royal Robbins. Liz Robbins, co-founder of the firm, recognized in the early days that sweaters should not only be durable and comfort- able, and but also fit well and look great too. The brand's designers have "an expertise in materials and stitch patterns that takes years to hone," Steinbauer explained. After some brands took a brief break from sweaters to focus instead on mid-layer fleece options, sweaters are popular thanks to the Danish hygge trend. Hygge is a Danish term defined as "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being," according to the Oxford Dictionary. Fall and winter are "hygge" times of year, offering warm, cuddly escapes from low temps. The term also is about wellbeing, with sweaters also offering environmentally-respon- sible and sustainable buying options. Royal Robbins is committed to using non-mulesed wool and sourcing plant- based fibers to blend with the wool so sweaters have a soft finish and hold their shape. Royal Robbins' Fall collection offers versatility in yarns, from wool options to non-wool, and all are machine washable for easy care. The men's Yosemite Merino 1/4 zip is monochro- matic, with a subtle print on the front that is a nod to the brand's heritage. It offers lightweight warmth and natural odor resistance. A women's Mystic Canyon cardi is a chunky knit, button- front sweater made from a blend of acrylic and alpaca with two front hand warmer pockets. l Toad&Co Cruiser Cord Skirt Royal Robbins Mystic Canyon Cardigan Sherpa Fabrics 38 • Textile Insight ~ January/February 2019 textileinsight.com