A pleat is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to narrow a wide piece of fabric through gathering.
Catholic clergymen wearing pleated rochets
The knife pleat is the basic pleat used in sewing.
Knife pleats with the construction and seam stitches shown.
Cargo pants or cargo trousers, also sometimes called combat pants or combat trousers after their original purpose as military workwear, are loosely cut pants originally designed for rough work environ
Pair of cargo pants
Khaki-colored cargo shorts in an office setting
Young man wearing cargo shorts, Vietnam, 2010