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- Chinos is the Spanish term for Chinese
- Chino cloth a twill fabric made primarily of cotton
- Chino pants originally made in China
- First chinos sold in the United States were Army military-issued pants
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Chinos are a type of lightweight cotton pants made from Chino cloth. Chinos are sometimes confused with khakis but chinos are a bit more dressy. Chinos can be easily dyed in different colors, including navy blue, brown, and khaki.
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History
Chino cloth was originally used to make British and French military uniforms in the mid-1800s. Chinos were made in China and most commonly worn by the peasants.Chinos became popular in the United States in the 1900s when soldiers returned from the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. Times were tight so the military issued khakis were worn after their return and quickly became popular amongst civilians.
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Chinos Questions
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Anyone know how to remove red wine stain from pair of chinos? 1 AnswerYou can try to sprinkle a little bit of talcum powder or cornstarch on the stain. With this, the red wine stain is absorbed by the powder. Once dry, use a soft-... read more
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