Weave - Twill weave
Twill weave is the quality for designs that should appear robust, durable, and with a clear diagonal structure. Many designers choose fabrics in twill weave because it represents an especially hard-wearing weave and immediately looks high-quality with its characteristic diagonal line. Ideal if you're looking for sturdy fabrics for trousers, jackets, workwear, coats, or home textiles. (More...)
Twill weave is one of the three classical basic weaves, recognizable by the typical diagonal line running across the fabric surface. This is created because the weft thread passes over several warp threads and the binding point is offset from row to row. Depending on the processing, twill fabrics appear fine and smooth, strong and voluminous, or soft and flowing, for example as denim, gabardine, drill, twill, or stretch twill. Frequently, materials such as cotton, wool, polyester, viscose, or blended fabrics are used.
Typical types of fabrics:
- Denim and jeans fabrics
- Gabardine
- Drill
- Twill and twill weave
- Twill stretch
Important properties:
Fabrics in twill weave are robust, durable, and particularly long-lasting in wear due to the diagonal weave. They often drape a bit softer than plain weave fabrics and are pleasant to handle, making them suitable for trousers, jeans, jackets, coats, shirts, workwear, and upholstery fabrics. The diagonal gives character, good drapability, and high tear resistance.
Care instructions:
Fabrics in twill weave are usually easy to care for, depending on the material. Cotton and blended qualities often tolerate washing at 30 to 60 degrees, while wool twill is better washed by hand or professionally cleaned. Iron on the correct setting and, if possible, from the reverse side with steam to preserve the typical twill structure.