Where durability and strength are desired, the twill weave is employed. Materials woven in this type are only next in importance to the plain weave materials. To make the twill weave, many threads are used and woven in such a way that a diagonal rib is produced. Packing the warp threads in groups of two or more makes the cloth much stronger and firmer than cloth with the same size thread made up in the simple plain weave. Sometimes the twill is the only pattern in the material, but very often it forms the foundation for a nap, as in Broadcloth and Canton Flannel. Serge, tricotine and cashmere are excellent examples of twill-woven materials in which the twill is the only pattern. Dresses made from these materials require very little trimming, as the material itself is usually so fine and attractive. [ - ]

Where durability and strength are desired, the twill weave is employed. Materials woven in this... [ + ]