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Viscose Twill Fabric

Viscose twill has a distinctive diagonal weave that gives it slightly more structure than viscose challis, while keeping the softness and fluid drape viscose is known for. This collection covers plain and printed viscose twill in a wide range of colours. It's ideal for wrap dresses, shirts, skirts, co-ords and relaxed tailoring. Order a sample first to feel the weight and drape before you cut.
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Viscose twill sits nicely between structure and drape. The twill weave, the same diagonal construction you see in denim, gives it a little more body and a touch less crease than a plain-woven viscose, so it hangs beautifully without being flimsy. That balance is why it's become a go-to for soft, drapey clothes that still need to hold a shape.

What is viscose twill?

Twill is a type of weave, recognisable by the fine diagonal ridge that runs across the face of the fabric. Woven in viscose, it produces a soft, opaque cloth with more structure than lightweight challis but far more movement than a stiff cotton. Compared with viscose challis, twill has more body and creases less; compared with a viscose jersey, it's a woven fabric rather than a stretch knit. That middle ground is what makes it so versatile.

The range spans plain colours across the spectrum alongside printed viscose twill, from florals and botanicals to geometric and retro designs. Most are soft, mid-weight dress-weight viscose, with a few firmer poly-viscose suiting twills for structured pieces and lining twills for finishing. Widths sit around 140cm to 150cm. Check the product page for the exact composition, as the collection includes some blends alongside pure viscose.

What to make with viscose twill

Viscose twill suits soft, fluid clothes that still need a bit of shape. Wrap and tea dresses drape well without clinging, shirts and blouses hang softly, and it's ideal for skirts, co-ords, wide trousers and relaxed tailoring. The firmer suiting twills extend to more structured jackets and trousers.

Sewing and care

Like all viscose, twill can shift and slip as you cut, so a sharp fine needle, plenty of pins or pattern weights, and a single layer on a flat surface all help. It presses well and takes a French seam nicely. Wash cool or by hand and reshape while damp, as viscose is weaker when wet. Follow the care guidance on the product page, as blends behave differently.

What is viscose twill fabric?

It's viscose woven in a twill weave, the same diagonal construction as denim, recognisable by the fine diagonal ridge on the face. That gives it a soft, opaque handle with more body than lightweight challis but far more drape than a stiff cotton.

What's the difference between viscose twill and challis?

Both are soft, drapey viscose, but twill has a diagonal weave that gives it more body and makes it crease less, while challis is lighter and more fluid. Twill is the better choice when you want drape with a bit of structure; challis when you want the softest possible hang.

What can I make with viscose twill?

It's ideal for wrap and tea dresses, shirts and blouses, skirts, co-ords and wide trousers, and relaxed tailoring. The firmer suiting twills in the range also suit more structured jackets and trousers.

How do I sew and care for viscose twill?

It can shift as you cut, so use a sharp fine needle, plenty of pins or pattern weights, and cut a single layer on a flat surface. It takes a French seam well. Wash cool or by hand and reshape while damp, as viscose is weaker when wet.

Can I order a sample before buying?

Yes. Most fabrics are available as a sample so you can check the weight, drape and colour before committing to a full cut. Use the Order Sample option on the product page.

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