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Twill fabric

Garment Industry Fabrics

Twill

Twill is woven so the weft passes over and under groups of warp threads in a stepped pattern, which creates its diagonal rib. The weave packs more yarn per inch than a plain weave, so twill is stronger, drapes better and hides soiling well. Supplied in cotton, polyester-cotton and stretch (lycra) twill for trousers, chinos, uniforms and jackets, in the weight and width you specify.

Construction
2/1 or 3/1 twill
Weight
Any GSM
Colour
Dyed or greige

Made to your requirement

Supplied in any GSM or weight per metre, width, thickness and colour, dyed or greige. Tell us your figures, or send the fabric you use now and we will match it.

Quotation within 1 working day.

Supplied as

  • Greige
  • Dyed
  • Peach finish
Printable specification sheet

Specification

Construction and specification

The standard construction, and the parameters we make to your requirement.

Construction

WeaveTwill, 2/1 or 3/1
Composition100% cotton, PC blends, or with elastane for stretch

Made to your requirement

WeightAs per your requirementAny GSM, or grams per running metre.
WidthAs per your requirementAny width on request, subject to loom or machine capacity.
ThicknessAs per your requirementStated in mm where it matters to your process.
ColourDyed to shade, or greigeShades matched to your swatch, lab dip before bulk.

Used for

Typical applications

  • Trousers and chinos
  • School and corporate uniforms
  • Jackets and outerwear
  • Caps and bags

HS heading 5209 (cotton) / 5513-5514 (PC). Confirmed per consignment against the exact composition.

Questions

About Twill

What is the difference between twill and drill?

Drill is a heavier, tighter twill made for hard use. In practice the trade calls lighter and softer constructions twill and heavier, firmer ones drill.

Do you supply stretch twill?

Yes, twill with elastane for comfort-fit trousers and chinos. Tell us the stretch level you want.

Also consider

Related fabrics

Drill fabric

Drill

Heavy, tightly woven twill built for workwear, uniforms and hard use.

Construction
Heavy twill
Weight
Any GSM
Lycra fabric

Lycra

Stretch fabric with elastane for recovery and fit. Knitted 4-way or woven stretch.

Construction
Knitted or woven stretch
Weight
Any GSM
Chambray fabric

Chambray

Plain weave with a coloured warp and white weft, for a soft, faded-denim look.

Construction
Plain weave, coloured warp
Weight
Any GSM

Fabric development

We specialise in developing all kinds of fabrics.

Looking for a fabric not listed here? Share a swatch, a photograph or your specification, and we will source or develop it to your GSM, width, thickness and shade, dyed or greige.