The term 'FEATURE OF CORDUROYS' can be summarized as the WALE of corduroys, which is a four-letter word. WALE is a term used to describe the ridges or ribs that are woven into the fabric of corduroy. These ridges are usually vertical and are created by weaving extra sets of yarns into the fabric. The size of the WALE, or the number of ridges per inch, is what determines the weight and feel of the fabric.