twill in French
twill in French is sergé — twill means a weaving pattern that makes diagonal ridges by crossing the threads in a regular way.
twill in French
sergé
(weaving) A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
What does "twill" mean?
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noun A weaving pattern that makes diagonal ridges by crossing the threads in a regular way.
"Industrial uses of twill fabrics are mainly restricted to simple twills and only simple twills are described here. Broken twills, waved twills, herringbone twills and elongated twills are extensively used for suiting and dress fabrics."
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noun Cloth woven with this kind of pattern.
"Plain cotton twills, such as canvas, sailcloth, and denim, in mediumweight fabrics, can be a good choice for informal rooms that receive considerable wear and tear, such as rec rooms, dens, playrooms, or children's bedrooms."
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- Industrial uses of twill fabrics are mainly restricted to simple twills and only simple twills are described here. Broken twills, waved twills, herringbone twills and elongated twills are extensively used for suiting and dress fabrics.
- Herringbone fabrics are a twill variation having the twill line reversed at regular intervals.
- Plain cotton twills, such as canvas, sailcloth, and denim, in mediumweight fabrics, can be a good choice for informal rooms that receive considerable wear and tear, such as rec rooms, dens, playrooms, or children's bedrooms.
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What is "twill" in French?
"twill" in French is sergé. twill means: A weaving pattern that makes diagonal ridges by crossing the threads in a regular way.
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