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

Curtain-binding tape made of heavyweight cotton twill is stretched from post to post, positioned “at their knees and hips, and sometimes at their shoulders, to hold them upright beautifully,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 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

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