Direction of twill

Fundamentals of Textile Design 3(2+1)

Lesson 13:Twill weave

Direction of twill

When the diagonal line starts from upper left to lower right – Left hand twill
If it is from upper right hand to lower left – Right hand twill

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The direction of twill can only aid in recognizing the face of the fabric. Left hand twill is found in cotton and cotton-like fabric while right hand twill is found in wool and wool-like fabrics.

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