1
: a fabric with a twill weave
2
: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines
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Expanding its total look offering, summery outerwear including windowpane car coats were layered over denim ensembles while suede overshirts over linen shirt jackets were paired with loose pants in light twill.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Sleeveless Woven Shift Dress $24 $14 at Amazon A curved high-low hem lends flair to this sleeveless dress in soft, drapey twill.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 June 2025
They’re woven from bamboo viscose in a silky twill weave the brand says is twice as soft and 3 degrees cooler than cotton.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 June 2025
The color and finish of each shade are inspired by the legendary silk twill used for the house’s scarves.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Sleeveless Woven Shift Dress $24 $14 at Amazon A curved high-low hem lends flair to this sleeveless dress in soft, drapey twill.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 June 2025
They’re woven from bamboo viscose in a silky twill weave the brand says is twice as soft and 3 degrees cooler than cotton.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 June 2025
The color and finish of each shade are inspired by the legendary silk twill used for the house’s scarves.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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