Chinos are so called because of the fabric they are made from, which was developed for the British and French armed forces in the 19th century. The material was designed to be light and comfortable in hot weather conditions for service men and women to wear while overseas. The comfortable nature of the material meant that it soon found its way into civilian clothing and the classic chinos trousers were born. Nowadays, chinos are still very popular and are worn by people all over the world. …