Cotton twill is the workhorse of casual apparel and uniforms โ chinos, jackets, workwear, cargo pants, and light-canvas outerwear. India's cotton twill capability spans mass-market to premium-mercerised programmes.
Common Twill Constructions
- Chino twill โ Standard chino weight, 200โ260 GSM
- Drill โ Heavier twill, 260โ340 GSM, for workwear
- Khaki twill โ Traditional military/uniform
- Herringbone twill โ Textured pattern
- Broken twill โ Denim-style
- Reverse twill โ Both faces usable
Fabric Weights
- Lightweight (180โ220 GSM) โ Summer chinos, shorts
- Standard (240โ290 GSM) โ Year-round chinos, pants
- Heavyweight (300+ GSM) โ Workwear, jackets, canvas-adjacent
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India, per metre)
- Basic cotton twill (240 GSM) โ 500m, $3.20โ4.80/m
- Mercerised cotton twill (260 GSM) โ 500m, $4.50โ6.20/m
- Herringbone twill (280 GSM) โ 500m, $5.20โ7/m
- Heavyweight drill (320 GSM) โ 500m, $5.80โ7.80/m
- Cotton-elastane twill (with stretch) โ 500m, $4.80โ6.50/m
Certifications
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- GOTS (for organic twill)
- BCI (Better Cotton Initiative)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum fabric quantity per colour I can order?
Standard MOQ for made-to-order fabric is 500 metres per colour per construction. Stock fabrics may be available in 100โ300m lots at premium pricing. Some mills carry "seasonal remnant" stocks at lower minimums. For custom weaves or specialty constructions, MOQ typically rises to 1,000+ metres.
How do I verify the fibre composition of my fabric shipment?
Request an independent fibre composition test (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, or Alex Stewart) on the actual bulk lot before shipment. The test verifies percentage of each fibre by weight against the specification. Cost is typically $150โ300 per test and worth the certainty โ mis-declared fibre content is one of the most common textile import disputes.
What lead time should I plan for custom-woven fabric?
From order confirmation: yarn procurement 2 weeks, loom setup 3 weeks (for new construction), sample and approval 2 weeks, bulk weaving 3โ5 weeks, finishing and shipping preparation 1 week. Total: 12โ16 weeks for a first custom weave. Repeat orders on the same construction compress to 5โ7 weeks.
How is fabric priced โ per metre or per kilogram?
Most fabric is priced per running metre at a standard width (e.g., 140cm or 150cm). Some technical fabrics and yarn are priced per kilogram. When comparing quotes across suppliers, verify the width and GSM โ a "per metre" quote at 110cm width isn't comparable to one at 150cm width for the same GSM.
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