---
type: "fabric"
name: "Brushed Twill"
slug: "brushed-twill"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "brushed/napped"
subtype: "brushed/napped"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "180–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/brushed-twill"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:36.268567+00:00"
---

# Brushed Twill

Brushed twill is a soft, durable fabric characterized by its napped surface, providing a warm and cozy feel, often used in casual wear and home textiles.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Brushed/Napped
- **Subtype**: brushed/napped
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 180–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Brushed Twill

Brushed twill is a type of fabric that undergoes a brushing process to create a soft, fuzzy surface. It is typically woven from cotton fibers, although blends with polyester or other fibers may also be common. The twill weave gives the fabric a diagonal ribbing pattern, enhancing its durability and drape. The brushing process not only adds texture but also increases the fabric's insulation properties, making it suitable for cooler weather applications. Common uses include shirts, pants, and various home textiles like blankets and upholstery.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 50
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: brushed
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Sanforized
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Shirts
- Pants
- Jackets
- Blankets
- Upholstery

## Common Uses in Detail

### Casual Apparel

Its soft, napped surface makes brushed [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) ideal for shirts, pants, and jackets worn in relaxed settings. The fabric's warmth and durability hold up well through regular wear, while its smooth drape gives casual garments a polished, comfortable finish.

### Home Textiles

Blankets and upholstery benefit greatly from brushed [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill)'s cozy, insulating nap, which adds tactile warmth to living spaces. The sturdy [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) weave underneath ensures long-lasting performance on sofas and chairs, resisting wear even with everyday household use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, iron on medium heat as needed.

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## Additional Information

Brushed twill is favored for its comfort and warmth, making it a popular choice for casual clothing and home textiles. The brushing process can vary, leading to different textures and softness levels.

- **Regional Names**: brushed cotton twill, napped twill
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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