{"id":3687,"date":"2026-09-19T01:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtsactivewear.com\/?p=3687"},"modified":"2026-10-18T14:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T14:58:40","slug":"%e3%83%84%e3%82%a4%e3%83%ab%e7%94%9f%e5%9c%b0%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af%e4%bd%95%e3%81%a7%e3%81%99%e3%81%8b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtsactivewear.com\/ja\/what-is-twill-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30c4\u30a4\u30eb\u751f\u5730\u3068\u306f\uff1f\u7e54\u308a\u65b9\u306e\u7a2e\u985e\u3001\u7528\u9014\u3001\u8cfc\u5165\u4ed5\u69d8"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u3082\u3057\u3042\u306a\u305f\u304c\u5c0b\u306d\u3066\u3044\u308b\u306a\u3089 \u30c4\u30a4\u30eb\u751f\u5730\u3068\u306f\u4f55\u3067\u3059\u304b<\/strong>, the short answer is that twill is a woven construction, not a fiber. Warp and weft yarns are interlaced in a stepped pattern that creates the familiar diagonal line or rib on the fabric face. Cotton, polyester, nylon, wool, viscose and blends can all be made into twill, so the word twill alone does not tell a buyer the GSM, stretch, breathability, durability or care response.<\/p>

That distinction matters in apparel sourcing. A supplier can offer cotton twill, polyester twill, nylon twill, stretch twill, denim, chino, gabardine or herringbone, but each option may behave differently because the fiber, yarn, construction, density, finish and weight are different. A useful fabric brief names the weave and the rest of the specification together.<\/p>

This guide explains how twill is built, how common twill ratios differ, where twill fits in activewear and streetwear, and which fields and tests help a buyer approve the right fabric before bulk production.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Twill is a woven fabric construction identified by diagonal lines formed when warp and weft yarns cross with a staggered interlacing sequence. CottonWorks describes twill weaves by the diagonal twill line on the fabric, while the U.S. National Park Service places twill alongside plain and satin as a basic woven structure.<\/p>

The word describes how the yarns are organized. It does not identify one raw material or one finished performance level. A 100 percent cotton twill, a polyester uniform twill and a nylon stretch twill may all show a diagonal line while having different hand, weight, recovery, heat comfort, abrasion response and care instructions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Twill<\/td>A woven interlacing family with a stepped diagonal effect<\/td>Fiber content, GSM, width, stretch, finish or test result<\/td><\/tr>
Cotton twill<\/td>Twill made with a cotton-based fiber declaration<\/td>That it has a fixed weight, shrinkage or colorfastness level<\/td><\/tr>
Polyester twill<\/td>Twill made with polyester or a declared polyester blend<\/td>That it is automatically cool, quick drying or snag resistant<\/td><\/tr>
Stretch twill<\/td>A twill construction with extension from fiber, yarn or elastane<\/td>The direction, force, recovery or performance after laundering<\/td><\/tr>
Denim, chino or gabardine<\/td>A trade or product description often associated with a twill route<\/td>One universal weave ratio, weight or finishing recipe<\/td><\/tr>
2\/1, 2\/2 or 3\/1 twill<\/td>A shorthand for the interlacing repeat<\/td>The finished garment’s complete behavior<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For a quotation, keep the weave field beside the fiber field. For example, write polyester and elastane woven twill, 2\/1, target GSM, usable width, stretch and recovery<\/code> rather than asking for twill fabric as if it were a complete product specification.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How does a twill weave work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Woven fabric uses two yarn directions. Warp yarns run along the length of the fabric, and weft yarns run across the width. In a plain weave, the crossing sequence alternates frequently. In twill, the interlacing is offset from row to row. That step creates longer floats and a diagonal path across the face.<\/p>

The diagonal may rise to the left or right, and its angle can change with the repeat, yarn size, density and finishing. A pronounced diagonal is easy to see on many denim and workwear twills. A fine suiting or lightweight twill may show a much subtler line.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The notation is usually read as a ratio. The first number indicates how many yarns are passed over before the interlacing changes, and the second number indicates the under portion in that repeat. The exact convention can vary by technical document, so a sample or weave draft should accompany a critical specification.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Twill notation<\/th>Simplified construction idea<\/th>Typical visual or development implication<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2\/1<\/td>Two-over and one-under repeat in a stepped sequence<\/td>A clear diagonal with a relatively simple repeat and many possible weight ranges<\/td><\/tr>
2\/2<\/td>Balanced repeat with equal over and under counts<\/td>A balanced face and a regular diagonal; useful for many medium-weight woven routes<\/td><\/tr>
3\/1<\/td>Longer floats on one face with a four-thread repeat<\/td>Frequently selected for heavier trouser fabrics; some denim, chino and gabardine constructions use this route<\/td><\/tr>
1\/2 or reverse twill<\/td>The prominence shifts between warp and weft direction<\/td>Changes face appearance, hand and the way the diagonal reads<\/td><\/tr>
Herringbone or chevron variation<\/td>The twill direction is broken or reversed in a planned repeat<\/td>Creates a V or zigzag effect rather than one continuous diagonal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Longer floats can change drape, surface character and tear behavior, but they also change snag exposure and stability. Do not treat the ratio as a complete durability ranking. Fiber, yarn strength, density, weight, finish and garment construction still matter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Twill names can describe the weave repeat, the visual pattern, the raw material, the finish or the end use. This is why a buyer should ask the supplier to separate construction from marketing names.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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