loose weave of twill with warp of worsted.
a twilled woollen cloth, also used as a blanket.
a strong, twilled fabric made of wool, silk, rayon, etc. and used for suits, coats, linings, etc.
A twill fabric used for making suits that has a distinct diagonal rib running across the fabric.
Clear finish worsted in twill weave. Derived from the Latin word for silk: "serica." It stated out exclusively as a silk fabric but has eventually changed to all-wool. Serge wears well and draped beautifully.
Type of sewing style used in edge finishing. One of the oldest basic terms in textiles, it now implies any smooth face cloth made with a two-up and two-down twill weave, especially pertinent to worsted serge. Made in many weights and textures, serge is made form cotton, acetate, rayon, silk, wool and in blended fabrics. The cloth is usually piece dyed. Worsted serge give excellent service, holds the crease very well but will shine with wear because of the high twist in the yarn and compactness of the goods.
"Serge" refers to twill-weave fabrics with a flat, right-hand wale. The interlacing pattern is 2/2. The fabric is often wool or wool-like.
Stitching that holds two pieces of fabric together. We use this form of stitching on seams.
A fabric with a smooth hand that is created by a two-up, two-down twill weave.
A piece-dyed 2/2 twill cloth of almost square construction with a clear surface. The twill line runs at a low angle to the weft. It is often made of wool but other fibres and blends are used.
worsted unfinished worsted, wool, cotton, silk, rayon, and synthetics. A very distinct twill (2 up/2 down) which shows on both sides of the fabric. On the face, the distinct diagonal runs from the lower left to the upper right - piece dyed. Has a smooth, hard finish that wears exceptionally well but will shine with use. The shine cannot ne removed permanently. It is a good cloth in tailoring as it drapes and clings very well. Made in various weights. Unfinished worsted and wool are not quite as clear on the surface. French Sere is made of very fine soft yarns and has a very fine twill. It is used for dresses or very soft suits. service cap a flat-topped visor cap worn as part of a military uniform [Compare garrison cap] shako a stiff military hat with a high crown and plume
A machine finishing technique, which encloses a raw fabric edge in thread.
Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides, made with a two-up, two-down weave. The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, great and trench coats. Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. French serge is a softer, finer variety. The word is also used for a high quality woolen woven. ;