Chiton was a long, loose, flowing garment worn next to the skin by men and women in ancient Greece. It was a straight, hanging garment fastened at the shoulders and belted or tied at the waist. Chitons were made of rectangular pieces of cloth, usually of handwoven linen or wool. Women wore a long chiton that reached the ankles. Most men wore a short chiton that reached to the knee. The chiton was similar to the tunic, worn under the toga by ancient Romans. See also Greece, Ancient.