Mili Chinos100% Cotton Bedford Cord
Superior weight, quality and make. 100% cotton Bedford Cord revered for its durability and long lasting qualities. Designed in Calderdale, made for us in London.
Limited stock
This is a special edition. No more restocks.
Not your average chinos
Like everything we do, you can expect the Mili Chinos to feel more substantial and of a much higher quality to the usual pairs you’ll find hanging on high street clothes rails.
They are made from a fantastic 11oz Bedford Cord. It looks like corduroy, but it isn’t. The stripe effect is the result of the weave, whereas corduroy stripes are cut into the raised finish. Scroll further down the page to learn more Bedford facts (not the van, the cord).
It’s 100% cotton and has a nice firm drape that holds itself well without making the chinos too heavy.
Amelia designed this pattern using details drawn from two pairs of military chinos from the 1950s. She added our modern relaxed taper fit which is similar in proportion to the 178 jeans but with a slimmer taper in the knee and leg opening.
It's in the details
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Made from 100% cotton 11oz Bedford Cord
sourced from Brisbane Moss in Todmorden. -
Heavyweight 11oz 100% cotton pocketing
As per all our jeans. Long-lasting and durable. -
Proper belt loops
that take a 1.5" belt. -
Smart side seam front pockets
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Secret pocket in the left pocket bag
to keep your loose change secure. -
Two rear welt pockets
with buttoned flaps and sewn in button bearers. -
Lining in the bottom of the back pockets
for increased longevity -
5-button fly
for a quicker draw. -
British-made horn buttons
for the fly and back pockets by Cotswolds based Courtney & Co. -
Strong bar tack reinforcements
for strength and durability all around.
What is Bedford Cord?
It looks like a flattened cord but it’s not a corduroy at all. Cord has a raised finish that’s cut into wales, whereas Bedford cord is woven with thicker filling yarns as well as thinner ones.
This durable and hardwearing cloth was first made in Britain by Flemish weavers in the late 15th century. It adopted the name Bedford as that was the town it originally came from.
Like moleskin, Bedford cord isn’t used by many brands, probably because of price. We love the weight, the soft feel, the long-lasting qualities as well as the way the fabric drapes when worn, something you don’t get with lightweight or cheaper cloth.
We’ve sourced the Bedford cord cloth from Brisbane Moss in Todmorden.
Made for us in London
The Mili Chinos are made for us by Blackhorse Lane Atelier in London who make all our jeans. They have the reputation of making some of the very best jeans in the world. Like us they’re small scale, independent and value quality above all else.
Size Guide
In the photos: Ed is 5’8″ / 10.5 stone and wears 30 waist, 28 leg.
The Mili Chinos are similar in proportion to our 178 Jeans and Fatigue Pants but a little slimmer in the knee and leg opening.
Any questions at all please email us and we'll do our best to guide you
| SIZE | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Waist (A) | 15.6 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Leg Opening (B) | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Inside Leg (C) | As per your selection | |||||||
| SIZE | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Waist (A) | 39.5 | 42 | 44.5 | 47 | 49.5 | 52 | 54.5 | 57 |
| Leg Opening (B) | 19 | 19.3 | 19.6 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 20.5 | 20.8 | 21.1 |
| Inside Leg (C) | As per your selection | |||||||
Product Care
30 degrees. Wash gently. Low spin. Line Dry.
Reviews
les smith (verified owner) –
just got my mili chinos highly recommend .great material well made with proper detailing.
Very unique.
Lewis Thorley (verified owner) –
Never have to worry if a product will be well from Hebtroco, as they always are. These are no different. Lovely material and craftsmanship, bloody comfortable too.