Twill Weave

Twill weave is characterized by the effect of parallel diagonal ribs formed left-to-right or right-to-left. It is created by the interlacing of 2 or 3 warp threads over 1 or 2 filling thread in an alternate rows. The resulting fabric is more pliable and drapeable than the plain or basket weave but less pliable than satin.

Twill weave which has more warps than the wefts floating on the face of the fabric is called warp faced and those with wefts predominating is known as weft faced.

Characteristics of Twill Weave

• It has fewer interlacing than plain weave.
• It is durable and heavier.
• It is wrinkle resistant.
• It is resistant to showing soil and soiling.
• The twill direction is defined as left or right hand or variation.
• It is more raveling than plain weave.
• It is more pliable drape and hand than plain weave.

Fabrics with Twill Weave

• Bayadere
• Brocade - The pattern may be satin on a twill ground or twill on a satin ground.
• Brocatelle - Satin or twill pattern on plain or satin ground.
• Covert cloth
• Drill
• Duchess - twill on back.
• Foulard
• Gabardine
• Herringbone
• Jean
• Jersey
• Serge
• Surah
• Ticking
• Tussah
• Velvet - Mostly made with a plain back but some with a twill.
• Worsted cheviot