Project Description
Twill Fabric
Twill is a versatile fabric weave, one you probably encounter every day
Brief
Twill is one of the three major types of textile weaves, along with satin and plain weaves. The distinguishing characteristic of the twill weave is a diagonal rib pattern. Twill weaves have a distinct, often darker colored front side (called the wale) with a lighter back. Twill has high thread count, which means that the fabric is opaque, thick, and durable. Twill fabrics are rarely printed on, though multiple colored yarns can be used to achieve designs like tweed and hound’s-tooth.
Deliverables
Twill is a durable and versatile fabric that is used for clothing, accessories, and home goods. Here are some popular items made from twill fabric.
- Denim. Jeans are probably the most omnipresent and popular use of the twill weave. Denim is usually woven from cotton or a cotton blend.
- Chinos. Cotton twill fabric makes chinos and khaki pants. The difference between chinos and jeans is in the weight of the fabric. Jeans are woven from heavier fibers, while chinos are lighter weight.
- Tweed, houndstooth, and herringbone fabric. Tweed and houndstooth are patterns created using several different color yarns in a twill weave. Herringbone can also be created using different colored yarns in a twill weave or with the save color yarns to create the directional design.
Results
The price of twill fabric depends on the fiber from which it is made and the process that is used to make it. Some plants may produce this textile more efficiently than others, and the resulting fabric costs less to wholesalers. In addition, even though cotton and polyester are roughly equivalent in price, certain specialty types of cotton, such as Pima and Supima cotton, cost much more than either normal cotton or polyester.
