Twill
Twill is a weave in which each weft passes over two or more warp threads, stepping along by one each row so that the cloth shows diagonal lines.
Twill is woven so that the points where threads cross step sideways by one thread in every row. That offset builds diagonal ribs across the cloth, the familiar slant of denim, gabardine and many tweeds.
Why use twill?
Because the threads float over more than one neighbour, a twill can be packed more densely than a plain weave. It drapes well, hides soiling and wears hard, which is why it is used for workwear, suiting and coats. Herringbone is a twill whose diagonal reverses at intervals.
Sources
- Twill (AAT 300227915). Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Twill (Q10551396). Wikidata
See also
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