How to Use twill in a Sentence

twill

noun
  • This time around, the colors were more vibrant, and the twill gave a new vibe.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Once packed to the brim, the twill fabric becomes more structured.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Or, try the wide-leg style in the brand's buttery-soft twill fabric if that's more your style.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Included in the savings are fall-ready styles like this trench coat that’s made of linen twill.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
  • To keep the curtain folded up, double a 3-inch piece of twill tape to make a loop.
    Martha Stewart, star-telegram.com, 30 May 2017
  • Even the soft nylon-twill face fabric feels like denim rather than plastic.
    Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 7 Sep. 2018
  • The twill adds 2 percent elastane to the cotton.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The matte yarn is twill-knit for subtle texture and soft, smooth comfort.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2022
  • There were cotton twill pants, almost like a Carhartt, canvas-y type feel.
    Jeremy Fuchs, SI.com, 6 July 2018
  • Inspired by African prints, this thick cotton twill apron will make any kid feel like a pro in the kitchen.
    Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Complete the look with silk or twill trousers for an outfit that can transition from day to night.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • This twill backpack is the perfect size for a day of errands — even a grocery stop on the way home.
    Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 4 June 2020
  • 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
  • The men’s jeans retail for $145 and the twill pants for $135.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Her dress — cream twill, belted narrow at the waist, tied with a silk bow at the neck — is already damp with sweat.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025
  • These pants are made of twill, which is a breathable, lightweight fabric that’s perfect year-round.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The bold color-blocking and the graphic prints on silk twill are both here, but there’s newness, too.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 July 2018
  • It is helped by being suede and not twill or pinstriped, but is hurt by being a fedora.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2023
  • In terms of cover, the mattress has a breathable and soft cover made of twill fabric.
    Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2021
  • It’s made from 100% top grain leather and is lined with 100% cotton twill.
    Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • It’s designed in soft, stretchy cotton twill, with straight legs that hit right above the ankles on most people.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Spring is all about layering, and this cotton twill shirt from BP.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Check out Italian leather bags, a chic summer dress, and twill work pants, from $35.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • The textured rug has a basketweave design with a cotton twill border.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Back then, adorned with a classic big black bow, her hair reached her twill shoulders with the ends curled like the bodice of a ribbon.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 May 2025
  • It’s made of sweat-wicking performance twill that contains spandex for a bit of stretch.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 June 2023
  • Twill weave and sateen weave are the most common options in bamboo sheets, and while sateen weave is softer, twill weave is stronger.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Crosshatch, chunky twills, indigo stripes and sulfur dyes that wash down from clay to pink give denim a fresh look.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Give me rather fair Nature’s beauties shed abroad to my view, and ‘twill lend a charm to everything.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Its design features a twill pattern and leather embossments that give it a more polished look.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

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