What are breeches?

Breeches are trousers specially made for riding.

Breeches were born in equestrian sports. In the modern west, these pants are very popular and have become a part of classic men's wear. This kind of trousers is said to have originated in India. In western society, breeches can be used as matching clothes in both formal and informal occasions, which shows that breeches have evolved from the initial sportswear to daily men's wear.

Characteristics of breeches

Breeches are a kind of twill weave, which has diagonal and rib effects visually. This effect is produced when weft passes through two or more warp yarns and is under them. Diagonal lines can also be called ribs, and the visual effect of this convex stripe is more obvious on heavy fabrics.

Compared with other worsted fabrics, the diagonal of breeches is steeper. Generally, the angle of worsted twill fabric is 45, because the warp and weft are usually the same, and the warp and weft of breeches are tight, so the diagonal angle is about 60, which can make the fabric extend vertically downward better.