2/1 Twill Woven Fabric for Apparel, Workwear, Uniforms and Textile Manufacturing
2/1 Twill Woven Fabric is engineered for global garment apparel, heavy-duty workwear, institutional uniforms, and specialized industrial textiles. Built with a clear 45° diagonal weave structure, our 2/1 twill delivers the optimal matrix between tensile strength, fabric weight control, and surface softness.
Huichao Textile supplies custom-manufactured 2/1 twills in 100% Cotton, Poly-Cotton (TC/CVC), Polyester-Rayon (TR), and Spandex stretch formulations—tailored strictly to your required GSM, functional finishes, and test parameters compliant with AATCC and ISO international standards.
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Cotton Like Fabric 2 1 TwillProduct Name: Cotton Like Fabric 2 1 Twill . Item Number: LF1821 . Weight: 200 GSM . Width: 150CM . Meterial: 100% Ployester . Yard Count: 40S*160D . Feature: Strong Cotton-like Hand feel, Water-repellent, Anti-static . Usage: Trenchread more
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Tencel-like and Cupro-like Fabric 2 1 TwillItem No.: LF1561. Product Name: Tencel-like and Cupro-like Fabric 2 1 Twill. Description: Anti-static,Shrinkage Control,Near -Zero Shrinkage,Tencel-like Hand Feel. Compositon: P 100%read more
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Tencel-like and Cupro-like Stretch Fabric 2 1 TwillItem No.: LF1573. Product Name: Tencel-like and Cupro-like Stretch Fabric 2 1 Twill. Description: Anti-static,Shrinkage Control,Near -Zero Shrinkage,Tencel-like Hand Feel. Compositon: P 100%read more
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Technical Details |
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Weave Structure |
2/1 Right-Hand or Left-Hand Twill; Z/S Twill |
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Fiber Composition Options |
100% Cotton; Poly-Cotton TC 65/35, TC 80/20; CVC 60/40; TR; Spandex Blends |
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Fabric Weight (GSM) |
130–320 GSM; tolerance ±5% |
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Usable Fabric Width |
Standard 57/58 in (145 cm); custom 59/60 in (150 cm) cuttable width |
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Dyeing & Coloring Methods |
Continuous Piece Dyeing, Vat Dyeing, Reactive Dyeing, Yarn-Dyed |
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Color Accuracy |
Spectrophotometer-controlled ΔE < 0.8 against Pantone or approved sample standard |
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Washing Shrinkage Control |
Woven shrinkage ≤3%; Sanforized process; tested according to ISO 6330 / AATCC 135 |
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Quality Inspection Standard |
American 4-Point System; target defect rate <28 points per 100 sq. yd. |
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MOQ & Order Tolerances |
MOQ and production tolerances are determined according to fiber composition, target specification and order quantity |
Understanding 2/1 Twill Weave Structure
In a 2/1 twill construction, each weft yarn passes over two warp yarns and under one warp yarn in a repeating sequence (2 Up / 1 Down). This interlacing sequence shifts by one thread per pick, forming a distinct, balanced diagonal ridge across the fabric face.
Structural Comparison: 2/1 Twill vs. 3/1 Twill vs. Plain Weave
Surface Texture: • 2/1 Twill: Balanced, crisp diagonal line • 3/1 Twill: Heavy, highly pronounced diagonal line • Plain Weave: Flat, simple grid structure (no diagonal line)
Ideal Fabric Weight Class: • 2/1 Twill: Lightweight to Medium (140 GSM – 250 GSM) • 3/1 Twill: Medium to Heavyweight (220 GSM – 400+ GSM) • Plain Weave: Lightweight (80 GSM – 180 GSM)
Hand Feel & Drape: • 2/1 Twill: Supple body, smooth diagonal feel, easy drape • 3/1 Twill: Rigid, heavy structure, stiff drape • Plain Weave: Crisp, firm, less diagonal stretch
Primary Applications: • 2/1 Twill: Shirts, Trousers, Medical Scrubs, Corporate Uniforms, Casual Pants • 3/1 Twill: Heavy Work Pants, Denim, Canvas Jackets, Heavy Outerwear • Plain Weave: Pocketing, Garment Linings, Lightweight Summer Shirts
Selecting the Right Fiber Composition for Your Garment
100% Cotton 2/1 Twill
Best Suited For: Breathable casual pants, summer workwear, fashion shirts, corporate apparel.
Key Performance: High moisture absorption and skin-friendly comfort. Available with Mercerized finish for enhanced luster and higher color depth, or Easy-Care resin finish for crease resistance.
Polyester/Cotton Blends (TC & CVC)
Best Suited For: Industrial uniforms, hospital scrubs, security apparel, rental workwear.
Key Performance:
TC 65/35: Exceptional tear strength, high abrasion resistance, and color retention through repeated industrial laundering.
CVC 60/40: Cotton-rich softness combined with polyester dimensional stability and low wash shrinkage.


Polyester/Viscose Blends (TR 2/1 Twill)
Best Suited For: Tailored suits, formal trousers, corporate uniforms, hospitality apparel.
Key Performance: Delivers a sleek, smooth surface feel with elegant drape and high wrinkle resistance.
Stretch 2/1 Twill (Spandex / Elastane Blends)
Best Suited For: Ergonomic work pants, tactical trousers, modern fitted uniforms.
Key Performance: Engineered with 2%–5% Spandex in the weft for 15%–25% stretch elongation. Excellent elastic recovery rate ensures garments retain shape after extended wear without knee or elbow sagging.
Enhance your base 2/1 twill fabric performance with specialized chemical and mechanical finishing treatments, validated by standard laboratory test reports:
Water & Oil Repellent (DWR / Teflon Finish):
Function: Resists liquid splashes, rain, and water-based stains.
Test Standard: AATCC 22 Spray Test ≥ Grade 90.
Anti-Pilling Treatment:
Function: Reduces surface fuzzing and pilling caused by friction in high-wear areas.
Test Standard: ISO 12945-2 Martindale Abrasion ≥ Grade 4 (after 2,000 cycles).
Peached / Carbon Sanded Finish:
Function: Creates a soft, velvety, suede-like surface texture for casual trousers and shirts.
Test Standard: Mechanical sanding process adjusted to buyer hand-feel sample.
Anti-Static / ESD Protection:
Function: Disperses static charge build-up for electronics manufacturing and cleanroom workwear.
Test Standard: EN 1149 ESD Compliance with embedded conductive carbon grid yarns.
Flame Retardant (FR) Treatment:
Function: Self-extinguishing protection for protective workwear and utility gear.
Test Standard: EN ISO 11612 / NFPA 2112 compliant option upon request.
Quality Control & Inspection Assurance
To eliminate unexpected errors during cutting and sewing, Huichao Textile applies a strict 5-stage quality management process:
▶ Step 1: Raw Yarn Inspection Verification of yarn count (Ne/Nm), twist per inch, single-yarn tensile strength, and fiber purity before warping.
▶ Step 2: Greige Fabric Quality Gate 100% greige fabric evaluation on inspection frames to identify weave defects, slubs, or oil stains prior to dyeing.
▶ Step 3: Computerized Color Matching DataColor spectrophotometer analysis during piece dyeing to guarantee shade consistency (ΔE < 0.8) against the approved lab dip standard across all bulk lots.
▶ Step 4: Laboratory Performance Testing Internal lab testing for dimensional stability, washing colorfastness, crocking colorfastness, tear strength, and tensile strength before roll packing.
▶ Step 5: Roll Grading via American 4-Point System Final visual check executed under standard lighting. Every roll is packed with an inspection tag displaying gross weight, net weight, usable width, roll length, and point count.
FAQ
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Contact our technical team today to request physical touch-and-feel swatches, shade cards, or a custom price quote for your upcoming production schedule.
As one of the most professional 2 1 twill weave manufacturers and suppliers in China, we offer a wide range of products with superior quality. We warmly welcome you to wholesale bulk 2 1 twill weave in stock here from our factory. If you have any enquiry about cooperation, please feel free to email us.
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