twill

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Traditional denim is typically cotton woven diagonally in a twill, which makes it rough, said Steph Giri, who costumes dancers at the University of Utah and has never put one in jeans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Reconstructed from excess items and materials from past seasons, the jacket features functional stone-shaped pockets outlined with broken twill.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

According to Adidas, the Weagle design on the front of the sweater features a “combination of sublimation and classic twill embroidery,” producing a bevel effect.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023

But its customers are choosing colorful versions like pastel and fabrics like lightweight tweed, linens and twill.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

Although in the end she had packed lightly, according to the children’s instructions, Penelope had insisted on tucking two books into the large pockets of her rugged twill safari skirt.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood