Chef's jackets and aprons
2/1 cotton twill or cotton-poly blend; 180 – 240 GSM.
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Table & F&B140 – 400 GSM
Twill.
Diagonal-ribbed weave — durable, drapeable, the uniform and kitchen-textile standard.
What it is
Twill is a weave structure that produces a visible diagonal rib — the twill line — on the face. It is stronger and more drapeable than plain weave at the same thread count, which is why it dominates chef's whites, housekeeping uniforms, aprons, kitchen towels, and bed-throw constructions. Common ratios include 2/1 (light chinos, aprons), 3/1 (denim, drill), and herringbone (reversed-direction twill).
How it’s made
Construction
Each weft yarn passes over two or more warps then under one (or more), offset by one thread each row, producing the characteristic diagonal. The longer floats soften the fabric versus a plain weave of the same yarn count, while concentration of yarn along the twill line gives strong tear resistance.
Characteristics
What to expect in the hand
- Diagonal rib on the face
- Better drape than plain weave
- Higher tear strength
- Hides stains between washes
- Stable in laundering — geometry resists distortion
Where it shows up
Hospitality uses.
Kitchen and tea towels
Twill and herringbone towels for F&B back-of-house.
Table & F&B programmeThrows and summer blankets
Brushed twill throws and cellular-twill blankets.
Bed programmeMattress ticking
Heavyweight cotton twill as mattress and protector outer layer.
Bed programmeStrengths
- Durable under commercial laundering
- Drapes better than plain weave
- Hides soil between washes
- Works with cotton, linen, poly, and blends
Limitations
- Visible diagonal can clash with other patterns
- Heavier twill is stiff out of the wash
- Not absorbent enough for bath use
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