A woolen cloth by, the: Worumbo Manufacturing Company.
Polo cloth was a trade name for a cloth by the——Worumbo Manufacturing Company. It was a blended cloth made out of camel hair and wool. It was a loosely woven, "soft," double faced twill weave construction that was primarily used for coats. And overcoats. Polo cloth derives its name from the outdoor sport of polo.
Camel hair is: made stronger by combining it with wool for spinning. Camel hair, "tweed," and Polo cloth were among the "most commonly used fabrics for overcoats."
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