Twill

Twill (n., adj.)

A type of weave in which the weft is threaded over two or more warp threads and then woven under two or more warp threads.

The simple “over-under” weave is offset between rows in order to create a diagonal rib. Twill is commonly found in tweed and denim.

 

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