Weave structure

Twill

Staggered yarn floats create the diagonal lines shared by a large family of weaves.

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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

Interlacing positions move along by a regular step from one pick to the next. The illustrated 2/2 repeat is one member of a family that also includes 2/1 and 3/1 twills.

How to recognize it

Trace the diagonal ribs across the surface; their slope and prominence depend on the construction.

Common uses

  • Trousers
  • Shirts
  • Blankets

What to distinguish

Twill is an interlacing family. Denim and gabardine are fabrics that use it, while houndstooth adds a color arrangement.

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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