Bamboo Twill Fabric

Bamboo Twill Fabric by the Metre

Bamboo twill fabric combines a diagonal twill weave with the smooth, cool handle bamboo viscose is known for. This category holds twill fabric made with bamboo fibre, ordered by the metre and shipped from our warehouse in Tilburg. It drapes well and works nicely for trousers, jackets and lighter tailored garments. Below you'll find the finishes and specs that set this fabric apart, plus a few pointers on where it fits in a project.

Crisp air finish: what it actually does

A crisp air finish is a mechanical treatment applied after weaving that tightens the surface of the fabric without adding stiffness. Instead of a limp drape, you get a bit of body and a slightly papery hand feel, while the fabric still moves with the body. It also helps the twill lines stay sharp and visible rather than blurring into a flat surface. On bamboo twill this finish is useful because bamboo viscose on its own can fall quite soft and fluid, so the crisp air treatment gives pattern makers a fabric that holds a crease and a silhouette better than an untreated version would.

Bamboo twill versus viscose twill

Both fabrics start from a similar production process, since bamboo fibre is processed into a viscose-type yarn before weaving. The difference sits mainly in fibre origin and the resulting hand feel. Viscose twill made from wood pulp tends to have a smoother, sometimes slightly cooler and more slippery surface. Bamboo twill usually feels a touch drier and matte, with a subtle natural sheen rather than a high shine. Weight and drape can be comparable, so the choice often comes down to the finish you want on the surface and how the fabric is meant to fall in the final garment.

Suitable for these projects

Bamboo twill fabric fits a range of fashion applications:

• Wide-leg or tailored trousers where you want some structure but still need movement
• Blazers and unlined jackets, thanks to the body the crisp air finish gives the cloth
• Skirts and dresses that benefit from a fabric holding its shape without stiffness
• Workwear-style garments where a matte, slightly textured surface reads as more casual than a shiny satin

If you're after a different twill character, cotton twill fabric gives a more matte, everyday cotton feel, while tencel twill fabric leans softer and more fluid. Gabardine fabric is worth a look too if you need a tighter, more formal twill weave.

Ordering by the metre

You order this fabric per metre, cut to the length you need for your pattern. Fabric wholesaler pricing applies from 6 metres, which is worth checking if you're producing a small collection or a batch of samples. For a first check on colour and hand feel, you can order a fabric swatch for 0.50 euro before committing to a larger length. The assortment covers a decent range of colours and, depending on stock, the occasional fixed coupon or remnant piece at a reduced price.

A twill fabric with body and drape

Bamboo twill fabric is a solid option when you want a fabric with a matte bamboo character and enough structure to hold a garment's shape. The crisp air finish is what gives it that slight body without turning it stiff, and it's worth comparing side by side with cotton twill fabric or tencel twill fabric if you're not yet sure which handle suits your pattern. Browse the current colours and order a swatch first if you want to feel the fabric before cutting into your project.