Shaded twill is formed shade effect on the surface of the fabric. The shade effect is created by the combination some thick to thin twills and thin to thick twills. Stepped twill is formed by steeping a continuous twill and keeping the direction of twill line same or opposite.
Twill weaves
Elongated Twill Weave and Combined Twill Weave
Elongated twill is constructed by advancing the points of intersection two or more threads in one direction and one thread in the other direction.On the other hand combined twill is formed by combination two regular twill and arranging them alternately with each others.
Zig-zag and Herringbone Twill Weave
Zigzag twill are those in which the direction of twill is frequently reversed at suitable intervals either across the width or along the length. Herringbone twill are those in which the direction of twill is frequently reversed at suitable intervals either across the width or along the length but not as zig-zag twill and weft yarns floating condition is reversed of the previous yarn.
Diamond Design | Diaper Design
Diamond design is constructed on the principle of zig-zag twill.Pointed draft is used to make diamond design.Diaper design is constructed on the principle of herringbone twill.Straight or broken draft is used to make diamond design.
Derivatives of Plain Weave
There are two types of derivatives : Rib and Matt. In rib weave, it produces rib or cord effect in warp/weft direction. Used as grosgrain cloth, mattress cloth,hair cords, blankets etc. Matt is constructed by extending the plain weave both vertically and horizontally. Matt weave finds extensive uses for a great variety of fabrics such as dress materials, shirtings, sail cloth, duck cloth etc.