Twill

Twill is the family of diagonal weaves - the workhorse of workwear and chinos. 45-degree diagonal, soft drape, hides dirt. Basis for gabardine, drill, denim, chino - all are twills.

Construction

• Weave: 2/1, 3/1, 2/2 twill, diagonal 45 degree
• Weight: 180-300 GSM, softer than gabardine
• Yarn: Cotton, poly cotton, wool

Uses

• Chinos, work pants, uniforms, blazers casual

Trusted By

Dockers invented chinos from twill, Dickies, Carhartt, Zara chinos all twill.

Selection & Care

• Wash warm 40C, twill shrinks 3-5% cotton, pre-washed better
• Check diagonal clarity - blurry diagonal means low density cheap
• For workwear choose 250 GSM+, for chinos 200 GSM sweet spot