---
type: "fabric"
name: "Drill"
slug: "drill"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "twill"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/drill"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:08:28.858348+00:00"
---

# Drill

Drill is a durable, heavy-weight cotton twill fabric known for its strength and versatility, often used in workwear and casual clothing.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Twill
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 200–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Drill

Drill fabric is a woven cotton twill characterized by its diagonal ribbing, which enhances its durability and resistance to wear. Typically heavier than standard cotton fabrics, drill is often used in applications requiring robust materials, such as work uniforms, trousers, and jackets. The fabric's construction allows for breathability while maintaining strength, making it suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Durable
- Stain Resistant
- Breathable

## Common Finishes

- Sanforized
- Wrinkle Resistant
- Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Workwear
- Uniforms
- Casual Trousers
- Jackets
- Overalls

## Common Uses in Detail

### Workwear & Uniforms

Its heavy-weight [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) construction and exceptional durability make drill a longstanding choice for work trousers, overalls, and uniforms. The tight weave resists tearing and abrasion, keeping workers protected and presentable through demanding physical conditions and repeated industrial washing.

### Casual Trousers & Jackets

Drill's firm structure and clean drape translate naturally into everyday casual trousers and relaxed jackets. The fabric holds its shape well through regular wear, offers a neat appearance without requiring delicate care, and provides comfort suitable for all-day use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry low, iron on medium heat. Do not bleach.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Medium

## Additional Information

Drill fabric is favored for its balance of comfort and durability, making it a popular choice in both fashion and functional apparel.

- **Regional Names**: Cotton Drill, Work Drill
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Pakistan, Turkey
- **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)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Bedford Cord](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bedford-cord.md) — Woven
- [Birdseye](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/birdseye.md) — Woven
- [Boutis](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/boutis.md) — Woven
- [Cavalry Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cavalry-twill.md) — Woven
- [Cheviot](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cheviot.md) — Woven

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