A lightweight cotton twill fabric, or trousers made from this fabric, typically tan or khaki in color.
From Spanish 'chino,' possibly derived from China or meaning 'Chinese' in Spanish, as the fabric was historically traded through China. The fabric became popular workwear and eventually casual business attire worldwide.
Chinos represent one of fashion's interesting trade routes—a fabric name possibly referencing China itself, yet its most iconic use became the American 'smart casual' look, showing how global trade shapes even our everyday wardrobes!
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