The four main weaves for shirtings are plain weave, oxford, twill and satin.
en.wikipedia.org The fewer interlacings in twills allow the yarns to move more freely, and thus they are softer, more pliable, and drape better than plain-weave textiles.
en.wikipedia.org However, for the main types of textiles, plain weave, twill, or satin weave, there is little difference between the ancient and modern methods.
en.wikipedia.org The first kind used was an off-white fabric, followed by a horizontal-stripe two-tone pattern, and finally a two-tone twill.
en.wikipedia.org If the twill wale goes up to the right on one side, it will go up to the left on the other side.
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