twill

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Bennett Winch’s holdall consists of an outer Tuscan-leather “suit carrier”—that’s British for garment bag—that wraps around an inner canvas twill barrel bag, secured by magnetic snaps and straps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

The pieces, ranging from $80 to $150, include overalls, twill work pants, an Eisenhower jacket and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2022

A case in point were the teeming white beaded tapestry embroideries gracing a structured ecru wool twill coat.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

They’re made of tear-resistant nylon twill, which is helpful when you’re using that second zipper to squeeze your clothes into a small space.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2021

The massive thighs which emerged from out of the smock were encased in a pair of extraordinary breeches, bottle-green in colour and made of coarse twill.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl