Tencel Twill Fabric Black

Tencel Twill Fabric Black

This deep black twill catches the light beautifully, showing the fine diagonal rib of the weave as it moves. The photo shows exactly what this fabric does best: it drapes into soft, rounded folds rather than sharp creases, giving that fluid, almost liquid movement across the surface. There is a quiet sheen to it, not glossy, but enough to make the black look rich and layered rather than flat. It feels like a fabric that wants to move with the body, not fight against it.

Product Features:

• Item Number: R167801
• Composition: 100% Tencel
• Width: 145 cm
• Weight: 155 gram/m2

What is Tencel twill

Tencel is a lyocell fibre made from wood pulp through a closed-loop production process, which makes it one of the more sustainable options in fashion fabrics. The twill weave gives this particular fabric its characteristic diagonal texture, visible up close as fine ribbing, and it is this weave structure that gives the fabric its supple drape and subtle sheen. Tencel fibres are known for their soft hand feel against the skin, and that softness only improves with washing and wear. The fabric breathes well, holds its black colour over time without fading quickly, and is biodegradable at the end of its life. It is a non-stretch woven, so it holds its shape nicely while still falling in soft folds.

Projects and applications

This black tencel twill suits a wide range of garment projects where drape and a bit of sheen matter. Think of pieces where you want the fabric itself to do the work, without needing prints or embellishment.

• Wide-leg trousers and palazzo pants
• Blouses and relaxed-fit shirts
• Midi and maxi skirts with movement
• Wrap dresses and slip dresses
• Kimono jackets and lightweight coats
• Culottes and jumpsuits
• Lining for structured jackets
• Scarves and other draped accessories

In short

If you are after a black woven fabric that combines a soft hand feel with a fluid drape and sustainable credentials, this tencel twill is worth a closer look, and it fits right in with the rest of our fashion fabrics collection.