Woven fabric

Drill

A firm twill fabric is widely used where clothing needs substantial body.

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Illustrative face of a repeating weave. Warp runs vertically; weft runs horizontally. Colors, yarn thickness and spacing are examples, not a production specification.

How it is made

Drill commonly uses a compact 2/1 twill in cotton or manufactured fibers. The illustrated repeat shows that interlacing rather than a particular yarn weight.

How to recognize it

Look for clear diagonal ribs in a sturdy cloth.

Common uses

  • Uniforms
  • Work trousers
  • Overalls

What to distinguish

Drill is a fabric name, not a promise of a specific fiber or measured strength.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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