1
: a fabric with a twill weave
2
: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines
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The brand’s signature Vera Tote Bag is made from water-resistant twill that’s machine washable.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Both styles are also available in 100 percent cotton Japanese herringbone twill.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
Colorful dot and gradient prints are key for fall’s mix-and-match styles, as across cupro twill matching sets and pleated trousers, maxi shirtdresses, shrunken denim jackets with matching miniskirts, and turtlenecks.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Twill weave and sateen weave are the most common options in bamboo sheets, and while sateen weave is softer, twill weave is stronger.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Both styles are also available in 100 percent cotton Japanese herringbone twill.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
Colorful dot and gradient prints are key for fall’s mix-and-match styles, as across cupro twill matching sets and pleated trousers, maxi shirtdresses, shrunken denim jackets with matching miniskirts, and turtlenecks.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Twill weave and sateen weave are the most common options in bamboo sheets, and while sateen weave is softer, twill weave is stronger.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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