Cotton Twill Fabric

Cotton Twill Fabric by the Metre

Cotton twill fabric is a strong, tightly woven material recognisable by its diagonal rib pattern, the result of the twill weave construction. At Rijs Textiles you buy this fabric by the metre, with wholesale pricing available from 6 metres. The fabric holds its shape well and takes colour evenly, which makes it a practical option for garments that need to survive daily wear. Trousers, jackets, workwear and curtains are the most common projects sewn from this material.

Composition and technical properties

Our cotton twill fabric is a blend of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, woven at 245 grams per square metre. That grammage, the weight per square metre that tells you how heavy or sheer a fabric feels, puts this twill in the medium-heavy category. It has diagonal stretch built into the weave structure itself, not from elastane, so it moves slightly with the body without behaving like a stretch fabric. The width is 150 cm, standard for most pattern layouts. The polyester content helps the fabric resist fading, which matters more than people expect once a garment or curtain sits in direct sunlight for a season.

What you can make with cotton twill

Twill's tight weave and abrasion resistance make it a go-to fabric for trousers, including work trousers that need to survive kneeling, crouching and repeated washing. The same qualities apply to jackets and outerwear, where the fabric needs to hold a crease and resist wear at the elbows and cuffs. Workwear in general benefits from twill's density since it shrugs off friction better than a plain weave would. Because the colour stays put, cotton twill is also a solid choice for curtains that hang in a sunny room for years without visibly fading.

Work trousers and casual chinos
Jackets, coats and other outerwear
Uniforms and protective workwear
Curtains and other interior textiles

Ordering and options

You order cotton twill fabric per metre, and we also supply it on rolls of 50 metres for businesses that need continuous yardage without seams. Wholesale terms apply from 6 metres, which makes this fabric practical whether you're cutting one pair of trousers or producing a small batch of workwear. Want to check the hand and colour before committing to a length? A fabric swatch is available for 0.50 euro. If twill isn't quite what you're after, our range also includes gabardine fabric, which has a finer diagonal weave, and tencel twill fabric for a softer, more drapey alternative.

Cotton twill for every project

Cotton twill fabric earns its place in a fabric collection through sheer usefulness: it's sturdy enough for work trousers, structured enough for jackets, and stable enough in colour for curtains that need to last. With per-metre ordering, roll quantities and wholesale pricing from 6 metres, it suits both a single home-sewing project and a small production run. If you're browsing alternatives, boucle fabric and boiled wool fabric cover the heavier, textured end of our range, while vegan leather fabric works well for structured accessories. Order a swatch first if you want to feel the weight and check the colour against your project before buying by the metre.

Is this cotton twill fabric 100% cotton?

No, this particular cotton twill is a blend of 60% polyester and 40% cotton. The polyester content improves colourfastness and durability compared to a pure cotton twill, which is why it works well for curtains and workwear that need to resist fading.

Is cotton twill fabric suitable for trousers?

Yes, cotton twill is one of the standard fabrics used for trousers, from casual chinos to sturdier work trousers. Its tight diagonal weave resists abrasion and holds a crease better than a plain weave fabric would.

What is the weight of this cotton twill fabric?

This fabric weighs 245 grams per square metre, placing it in the medium-heavy range. That weight gives it enough body for jackets and workwear while still being manageable to sew on a domestic machine.

Can I buy cotton twill fabric in bulk?

Yes, we supply cotton twill by the metre with wholesale pricing from 6 metres, and it's also available on rolls of 50 metres for larger production needs.

Does cotton twill fabric have any stretch?

Yes, this fabric has diagonal stretch that comes from the twill weave structure itself rather than added elastane. It gives a small amount of give without behaving like a true stretch fabric.