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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Here’s the fun part: the utterly gorgeous colorful pattern of roses, bluebells, cosmos and birds that are all over the comfy cotton twill/spandex blend.
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Inside is a cotton twill lining and a clever design that perfectly fits an Apple AirTag.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
With more than 400 5-star reviews, this cotton twill bed skirt is clearly a favorite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2025
Its got raglan sleeves, twill neckline tassels, and a seamless, forgiving waist.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Inside is a cotton twill lining and a clever design that perfectly fits an Apple AirTag.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
With more than 400 5-star reviews, this cotton twill bed skirt is clearly a favorite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2025
Its got raglan sleeves, twill neckline tassels, and a seamless, forgiving waist.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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