Herringbone (cloth)

Herringbone, also called broken twill weave,[1] describes a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern usually found in twill fabric.

It is distinguished from a plain chevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag.

The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.

[2] Herringbone-patterned fabric is usually wool, and is one of the most popular cloths used for suits and outerwear.

Fatigue uniforms made from cotton in this weave were used by several militaries during and after World War II; in US use, they were often called HBTs.