twills
Denim fabric type
Twills are fabrics woven in a diagonal pattern, creating parallel ridges across the surface.
Denim, gabardine, and herringbone are common twills.
The weave produces durable cloth that drapes well and resists wrinkles.
As a verb, to twill is to weave fabric using this technique: The mill twills cotton for workwear.
Slanting line or path
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- loomFabric-making frame
- interlaceWeave elements together
serge · denim · gabardine · chino · drill · herringbone · chevron · jacquard
Tough cotton twill
- gabardineDurable twill suiting
- sergeDurable twilled cloth
- chinoCotton twill fabric
- drillHole-boring device
khaki · tweed · tartan · jean · suiting · shirting · upholstery · canvas
With raised parallel lines
- tactileOf the touching sense
- corduroyRidged cotton textile
- nubbyRough with raised bumps
- waleRaised ridge on cloth
raised · grooved · matte · sturdy · pebbled · slubbed · drape · weight
Matching well, or tailored fabric
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- jacketsWaist-length outer garments
- blazersSemiformal lightweight jackets
- slacksInformal leg garments
uniforms · bespoke · draping · garments · menswear · womenswear · outerwear · linings
Resistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
tough · abrasion-resistant · rugged · heavy-duty · reinforced · wear-resistant · strong · workwear
diagonal
Slanting line or path
interlace · serge · denim · gabardine · chino · drill · herringbone · chevron · jacquard · woven
denim
Tough cotton twill
drill · khaki · tweed · tartan · jean · suiting · shirting · upholstery · canvas · ticking
ribbed
With raised parallel lines
wale · raised · grooved · matte · sturdy · pebbled · slubbed · drape · weight · crisp
suiting
Matching well, or tailored fabric
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- jacketsWaist-length outer garments
- blazersSemiformal lightweight jackets
slacks · uniforms · bespoke · draping · garments · menswear · womenswear · outerwear · linings · pockets
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
long-lasting · tough · abrasion-resistant · rugged · heavy-duty · reinforced · wear-resistant · strong · workwear · utilitarian
twillssatin weave
Float-heavy fabric structure
basket weave · knits · satins · poplin · muslin