Coutil is a tightly woven twill cloth with a herringbone pattern. It is sleek looking and has a smooth finish. It is woven tightly to inhibit penetration of bones/stays and is not inclined to stretch.

This dense, strong material is used in the manufacture of corsets, i.e. Lumbo-Sacral and Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses.

A mixture of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. 260g per m².

Coutil is sold in both rolls and 'linear metres'.