Twill shirts
Twill is a type of weaving characterized by the presence of small oblique lines when viewed closely. It is one of the most used weaves for making shirts, used mainly to make formal shirts: it is rather thicker than poplin, irons easily and can be matte or slightly silky.
At Première Manche, our twill shirts are classic shirts reserved for the office, from the white shirt to the blue shirt that you will wear from Monday to Friday. On all of our twill models, the characteristic oblique lines of twill are not very visible, which makes it a fabric visually quite similar to oxford or poplin. They are slightly silky shirts, but without excess. The fabric comes mainly from European manufacturers and the confection is made in Portugal or in the Baltic States. Most of these models are 100% double-twisted cotton and the yarn used is 100/2.
What is Twill
An English name meaning "twill weave", twill is a type of weaving characterized by diagonal micro lines. It is found on jeans, chinos and shirts. It can be more or less thick.
The differences between Oxford and Twill
The main difference is visual, the oxford up close seeming to draw micro circles or squares while the twill draws diagonal lines. The Oxford is more reserved for casual shirts. The maintenance of twill is also generally easier than oxford since it wrinkles less.
How much does a Twill shirt cost
The price of a twill shirt varies between 40 and 100€ depending on the fabric used and the markup of the brand.
What are the elements to look at before buying a Twill shirt?
For a twill shirt, we will pay attention to its luminosity (is it not too shiny), its weight, its texture (are the lines not too visible) and its maintenance (is it irons easily). Finally, the count indications of a twill fabric are useful to know the quality of the yarn used. The titration of an ideal twill shirt will be between 80/2 and 120/2.
How long does a Twill shirt last
The twill being a rather thick material, it is a resistant fabric that you can keep for years provided you wash it at 30 degrees and without a dryer. The first signs of wear on a twill shirt appear on the collar and cuffs at chafing points.
