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Glossary

What is Twill weave?

A weave whose interlacing steps sideways by one yarn each row, producing a visible diagonal line; Order B's 12 oz denim is a twill weave.

This term in other languages

Arabicنسيج تويل
FrenchArmure sergé
TurkishDimi dokuma

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The three basic weaves: plain, twill and satin, and how they look and behave

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