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We have not yet compiled a great deal of information about the material and fabrics used for Dutch boys clothing. Many of the same fabrics were used throughout Europe. There are, however, differences between country as to the use and popularity of different fabrics. Often Governments incouraged the purchase of domestic fabrics. Ceratinly knits were extensively worn in the Netherlands, for many farmenrs besides sweaters. We also have compiled information some information on corduroy.
HBC has developed considerable information on Dutch boys clothing, but
we do not yet have much information on corduroy. We do not yet have
any written reportsm but believe it was a popular fabric for boys clothes,
especially for pants. One 1952 magazine ad for heavy sweaters show a
boy wearing wide weal cord trousers. A Dutch reader reports that
corduroy was popular and commonly worn in the Netherlands into the
1970s. By the 2000s, however, only older men wear cord pants. wear
pants of this material. While popular rib-cord, small weal, wide weal, all
types were worn. One reader reports, "In the late-1960s and early 70s, I
had blue and yellow coloured small weal pants. In the summer my mother
made short shorts from the winter pants, not simply cut-offs but with a neat
hem."
One very popular type of garment in the Netherlands were knit outfits.
Knit sweathers were of course popular throughout Europe. I am not sure
when knit sweaters first appeared, probably in the late 19th century.
Another popular European style was knit sweaters and matching short
pants. In the Netherlands, however, these knit outfits were worn with both
short and long pants. They are usually easy to identify in old photographs
because they were more form fitting than regular pants. These knits outfits
were usually made in sizes up to about 10 years of age. Only limited
chronological information is available. HBC has not noted these knit sets
before World War II (1939-45). They were particularly popular in the
1950s and 60s.
The Dutch word for velvet is "fluweel".
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