twill weave

American  

noun

1. one of the basic weave structures in which the filling threads are woven over and under two or more warp yarns, producing a characteristic diagonal pattern.

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Example Sentences

These pipes, woven with the twill weaves, are usually lined with a pure rubber tube which is fixed to the inside of the cloth by another layer of rubber after the cloth leaves the loom.

From Project Gutenberg

Flannel cotton sheets, with a twill weave, maintain a raised surface that delivers a fluffy appearance along with an ultra soft and cozy feel.

From Southern Living

The illustration B shows the two double damask weaves arranged to form a dice pattern, while A shows a similar pattern made from two four-thread twill weaves.

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Why is this weave called a twill weave?

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Fabric of coarse twill weave, used for suits and overcoats,   originally made of Cheviot wool.

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