twill weave
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thumb|right|200px|A twill weave can be identified by its diagonal lines. This is a 2/2 twill, with two Warp (weaving)|warp threads crossing every two [[weft threads.]] thumb|175px|A 3/1 twill, as used in denim right|thumb|180px|Structure of a twill. The offset at each row forms the diagonal pattern. right|thumb|180px|Structure of a twill
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thumb|right|200px|A twill weave can be identified by its diagonal lines. This is a 2/2 twill, with two Warp (weaving)|warp threads crossing every two [[weft threads.]] thumb|175px|A 3/1 twill, as used in denim right|thumb|180px|Structure of a twill. The offset at each row forms the diagonal pattern. right|thumb|180px|Structure of a twill
Twill is a type of textile weave with a pattern of parallel, diagonal ribs. It is one of three fundamental types of weave, along with plain weave and satin. It is made by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads then under two or more warp threads and so on, with a "step", or offset, between rows to create the characteristic diagonal pattern. Due to this structure, twill generally drapes well.
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