

Herringbone, also calledbroken twill weave,[1] describes a distinctive V-shapedweaving pattern usually found intwill fabric. It is distinguished from a plainchevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag. The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles theskeleton of aherring fish.[2] Herringbone-patternedfabric is usuallywool, and is one of the most popular cloths used forsuits andouterwear.[3]Tweed cloth is often woven with a herringbone pattern.
Fatigue uniforms made from cotton in this weave were used by several militaries during and afterWorld War II; in US use, they were often calledHBTs.[4][5]
Various herringbone weaves have been found in antiquity:
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)