Glossary · Cloth
Twill
A weave in which the interlacing points step across on each row, producing a diagonal rib. Drapes and resists creasing better than a plain weave, which is why most suiting is a twill of some kind.
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Glossary · Cloth
A weave in which the interlacing points step across on each row, producing a diagonal rib. Drapes and resists creasing better than a plain weave, which is why most suiting is a twill of some kind.