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Chino cloth. Chino cloth ( / ˈtʃiːnoʊ / CHEE-noh) is a twill fabric originally made from 100% cotton. The most common items made from it, trousers, are widely called chinos. [1] Today it is also found in cotton-synthetic blends. Developed in the mid-19th century for British and French military uniforms, it has since migrated into civilian wear.
Caligae, heavy-soled military shoes or sandals which were worn by Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the history of the Roman Republic and Empire. The focale, a scarf worn by the Roman legionary to protect the neck from chafing caused by constant contact with the soldier's armor. The loculus, a satchel, carried by legionaries ...
The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the development, use, and availability of clothing and textiles over human history. Clothing and textiles reflect the materials and technologies available in different civilizations at different times. The variety and distribution of clothing and textiles within a society reveal social ...
Active duty and retired military receive a 10% discount at Disney Stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a valid military ID. This discount does not apply to its online stores. Discover: What It ...
Khadi ( pronounced [kʰaːdiː], Khādī ), derived from khaddar, [1] [2] [3] is a hand-spun and woven natural fibre cloth promoted by Mahatma Gandhi as swadeshi (self-sufficiency) for the freedom struggle of the Indian subcontinent, and the term is used throughout India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. [4] [5] The first piece of the hand-woven cloth ...
Upper classes of the society wore fine muslin and imported silk fabrics while the common classes wore locally made fabrics such as cotton, flax, wool, linen, and leather. India was one of the first places where cotton was cultivated and used as early as 2500 BC during the Harappan Era (3300–1300 BC). Recent analysis of Harappan silk fibers in ...
11. Burger King. Some participating Burger King locations offer 10% off all food and drink items to military personnel. 12. Carl’s Jr. (Hardee’s) Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s locations offer a ...