Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. It is made by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads and then under two or more warp threads and so on, with a “step” or offset between rows to create the characteristic diagonal pattern. Because of this structure, twills generally drape well. Examples of twill fabric are chino, drill, denim, gabardine, tweed and serge.
There are many types of twill fabrics, including denim, gabardine, polyester, rayon, silk, wool, and cotton. A twill fabric comes in a variety of colors and types and typically used in different designer clothing.
Some twill is a crisp cotton fabric that resists wrinkles and stays looking good even after hours of wear. This material is best for jackets, blazers, dress slacks and shirts. Shorts, capris, and casual shirts, on the other hand, are often made with a small percentage of stretchable fabric such as a polyester. This allows the twill to give, making the fabric more comfortable. Twill is also a great fabric for slipcovers, curtains, and drapes.
The most popular type of twill fabric is undoubtedly denim. Denim is most often seen in a blue color, and it’s made into slacks, capri pants, jackets, skirts, dresses, and skirts. It can also be a stonewashed lighter blue, or even dyed black. Denim is either a plain cotton twill, or, it can be woven with a stretchable polyester. And it can be seen in any clothes designed by famous designer like Polo Ralph Lauren.
To buy a twill woven fabric, you can expect to pay a regular price of somewhere around ten dollars a yard. If you can wait, it would be best to watch for a sale on twill before you buy it. Look for a twill fabric that is woven evenly, as well as fairly tightly. The best grades of twill have even, diagonal lines that are raised up at the same height. As for care, most twills are easy to clean. They can usually be machine washed and dried, but you’ll need to be careful with twills that have finer fabrics, such as silks and wool, mixed in with them.
Decide what kind of twill you need. It comes in many different varieties, so choose the type that’s right for you.
