Twill Shirts
Men's Business and Formal Shirts in Twill Weave
Twill is a magnificent material for making formal shirts. It can give a shirt an extra lift, with added depth and texture. Twill is woven in such a way that fine diagonal lines occur in the fabric. In a garment such as a shirt, light catches these lines and gives the shirt a subtle glow or sheen. The weave makes the shirt hang well, without it looking either messy and creased, or unnecessarily crisp and rigid. And better still, twill is usually very soft and gentle to wear. We have hand picked the very best twill formal shirts below, from some of the top names in men's shirts, such as T M Lewin, Austin Reed and Charles Tyrwhitt. The twill shirts come in a range of styles and patterns, to suit all tastes, and in a range of prices, to suit all pockets. Our main aim is to bring you the best choice, and for us that means value for money, as well as quality and style.
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About Twill Shirts
A twill shirt is usually quite easy to recognise as the shirt material will have fine diagonal lines criss-crossing through it. This is a result of a clever and distinct weaving process. Twill weave is usually created with pure cotton material, and most preferably cotton with long staple fibres, such as fine Egyptian cotton. Twill is an excellent material for shirts, both for looks and for comfort. It can be a very soft material, softer than say, poplin, and the slight diagonal texture gives each shirt a soft sheen effect. See above for a great choice of the best men's twill shirts available to buy in UK.
Which is the best twill shirt to buy?
Twill is one of the classic materials for men's formal shirts. If you need to wear a smart, formal shirt everyday of the week, then a twill shirt should certainly have a place in your wardrobe. There are plenty of great twill shirts around, but for us, if you want a shirt in such a classic material, then you should go to one of the classic British shirt makers, such as T M Lewin, Charles Tyrwhitt or Joseph Turner. See the close up of the wonderful twill shirt by Joseph Turner below, where hopefully you will be able to spot the distinctive diagonal weave of the twill.
Not sure if a twill shirt is right for you?
There are three standard weaves, often referred to as the material, that are regularly used in men's formal shirts, namely Poplin, Oxford Weave and Twill. Poplin will give a short a very sharp, crisp appearance. An Oxford weave shirt will be softer, and some may consider, less formal. And as mentioned above, a twill shirt is soft, with a certain texture and sheen, and style wise, probably sits somewhere in between the other weave styles. See the close up photos below for a better idea of each material.
Twill Shirt
Poplin Shirt
Oxford Weave Shirt
Which one is better for business shirts: twill or poplin?
Twill and poplin are words that make reference to the style of weaving for the fabrics employed in making the shirt. Both twill and poplin are mostly made from 100% cotton. However, twill is woven in such a way that it results in fine diagonal lines, whereas poplin has an extremely sleek and smooth finish. As far as which material makes the best shirts, well in short, both! Both twill and poplin are well established as the finest shirt materials for formal shirts, and although they are different, both make fine business shirts. But there are some things to remember when choosing twill or poplin shirts. Firstly, look for the best quality shirts in either of these materials, and you won't be going far wrong. Try to choose something from one of the top shirtmakers. After that, consider whether you would prefer something a little thicker, with a richer texture, in which case twill is for you, or a shirt that looks sharp and feels smooth, in which case poplin is your best bet.
Formal Shirt Stockists - best shops to buy men's formal shirts and dress shirts in UK
TM Lewin | Thomas Pink | Charles Tyrwhitt | Samuel Windsor | Joseph Turner | Austin Reed | Saville Row Co | Moss Bross | Ted Baker | John Lewis | House of Fraser | Marks and Spencer