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Coutil (or Coutille) is woven cloth created specifically for making corsets. It is woven tightly to inhibit penetration of the corset’s bones and resist stretching. Coutil has a high cotton content. Cotton has good dimensional stability or a resistance to stretching which makes it a good choice for such a stressed garment.Coutil may be made to be plain (similar to 100% cotton facing) satin or brocade. It is common for coutil to have a herringbone texture or a similar woven texture.