twill
Slanted textile pattern
Twill is a type of fabric woven in diagonal parallel ribs, created by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads in a staggered pattern.
The technique produces durable, textured cloth—denim, herringbone, and gabardine are all twills.
She chose a gray twill for the suit jacket.
Bend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- loomFabric-making frame
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
yarn · thread · textile · handwoven · selvedge · ply · mill · fiber
V-shaped diagonal weave
- chevronV-shaped line or symbol
- ribbedWith raised parallel lines
- angledTurned from perpendicular
- ridgedHaving raised lines
wales · grooves · bias · slant · oblique · inclined · furrowed · corded
Cotton twill trousers
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- slacksInformal leg garments
- jacketsWaist-length outer garments
uniforms · workwear · khakis · suits · shirts · skirts · blazers · overalls
Resistant to damage
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
rugged · strong · wear-resistant · heavy-duty · substantial · serviceable · practical · dependable
Heavy woven cloth
- sailclothHeavy fabric for sails
- tickingRhythmic mechanical sound
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
awnings · tents · bags · industrial · military · workwear · protective · functional
warp
Bend from true form
bobbin · yarn · thread · textile · handwoven · selvedge · ply · mill · fiber · spinning
herringbone
V-shaped diagonal weave
ridged · wales · grooves · bias · slant · oblique · inclined · furrowed · corded · raised
chinos
Cotton twill trousers
jackets · uniforms · workwear · khakis · suits · shirts · skirts · blazers · overalls · coveralls
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
resilient · rugged · strong · wear-resistant · heavy-duty · substantial · serviceable · practical · dependable · tough
canvas
Heavy woven cloth
- sailclothHeavy fabric for sails
- tickingRhythmic mechanical sound
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
drapery · awnings · tents · bags · industrial · military · workwear · protective · functional · outdoor
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
matte · drape · hand · feel · weight · breathable · comfortable · refined · luxurious · tactile
twillsatin weave
Float-heavy fabric structure
basket weave · jacquard · muslin · knit · poplin