The result is a series of diagonal lines. Twill weaves are very durable and firm. Denim, as used in jeans, is an excellent example of a twill weave. A recent fashion trend has been the use of burn-out velvet or Devore Velvet which has a chiffon back and the velvet pile woven into it in a pattern. The velvet in both cases is made the same, only the backing is different.
Most common fibers used are nylon and silk and rayon.
The cut pile is significantly shorter than the pile for velvet. It is slightly less transparent than chiffon. It is spun into a very large variety of weights and fabrics.