Friday, 16 March 2012

Herringbone Twill and Zig Zag Twill


Features of herringbone twill

·      In herringbone twill the twill direction and yarn float condition reverses after base twill.
·      Straight draft or broken draft is used to make the weave.
·      Horizontal and vertical stripe effect is produced in herringbone twill.
·      It is used in suits, coats, ornamented designs etc.





Features of Zig Zag twill

·      The twill direction reverses after the base twill
·      The number of repeats is twice the number of base twill
·      Pointed draft is used to make zig zag twill
·      It is used to make upholstery, wall covering, screen, ornamented design etc.




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