twill

[/twɪl/]
noun/verbpl: twills
sarja
1. A type of textile weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs, created by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads and then under two or more warp threads
The suit was made of twill fabric, giving it a distinctive diagonal pattern.
O terno foi feito de tecido de sarja, dando-lhe um padrão diagonal característico.
2. To weave fabric in this particular twill pattern
The textile mill twilled the cotton to create the durable material.
A tecelagem fez a sarja do algodão para criar o material durável.
Twill is a popular fabric choice in American workwear and casual fashion, particularly for chinos and khakis. In Brazil, sarja is commonly used for uniforms, work clothes, and casual wear. The diagonal pattern is both aesthetic and functional, making the fabric more durable and resistant to wear.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
twilled fabricdiagonal weaveribbed weave
Antonyms / Antônimos
plain weavesatin weavesateen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sarja
Standard term for twill fabric in Brazil
Portugal
sarja
Same term used in European Portuguese
USA
twill
Commonly used in fashion and textile industries, particularly for workwear and casual clothing like khakis and chinos

Related Words

weavetextilefabriccottondenimclothwarpweft

Related Idioms & Phrases

twill trousers
twill weave pattern
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