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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Aerotrunk Compression Packing Cubes 6-pack The Aerotrunk compression packing cubes are made of moisture-resistant nylon twill and breathable mesh panels.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta Double-breasted tuxedos were popular among men attending the Academy Museum Gala, and that includes Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi, who looked crisp in a custom grain de poudre tuxedo with cotton twill shirt and silk bow tie, all by Bottega Veneta.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
It’s made of Italian abrasivato leather that has a slight sheen, unlike traditional leather, and features a cotton twill lining.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta Double-breasted tuxedos were popular among men attending the Academy Museum Gala, and that includes Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi, who looked crisp in a custom grain de poudre tuxedo with cotton twill shirt and silk bow tie, all by Bottega Veneta.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
It’s made of Italian abrasivato leather that has a slight sheen, unlike traditional leather, and features a cotton twill lining.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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