Most chinos look great on day one. By day thirty, they're pilling, fading, or losing their shape. We built Henley Workshop around a different standard — and it starts with the fabric.
What is Rhino Cloth?
Rhino Cloth is a heavyweight, tightly woven cotton fabric selected for its exceptional durability and structure. Where most chino fabrics are optimized for softness out of the bag, Rhino Cloth is engineered to hold up — through long days, repeated washes, and years of wear. Similar to the fabric used in military chinos in the 1940's, but it has a little more structure as well as weight. Were the military khaki chino fabric spec weight was 8.2oz, Rhino Cloth comes in a little heavier at 8.8oz. It's made in Japan using a combination of spun and open ended yarns with extra yarns in the weft creating a very compact, but comfortable fabric.
Why it looks better over time
The tight weave resists pilling and surface wear that makes most pants look tired after a season. Rhino Cloth breaks in rather than breaks down — developing a subtle character while holding its shape and color.
Why we chose it
We wanted to make a chino you'd reach for first, not replace every year. Rhino Cloth made that possible. It's heavier than what you'll find at most retailers, which means it drapes better, creases cleanly, and feels substantial without being stiff.
The bottom line
If you've ever been frustrated by chinos that don't last, Rhino Cloth is the answer. It's not the cheapest fabric to work with — but it's the right one.
