Classic Vintage Twill Pants

Men's Cotton Twill Pants

At Vintage 1946, we're pleased to offer a wide selection of men's cotton twill pants. Find your favorite colors, and place your order today!

What Is Twill?

If there’s anything more ubiquitous in the world of pants than denim, it’s twill. Yet not many people have heard of “twill.” Twill is the foundation for chino pants, so you’ll hear them referred to as “chinos” or even “khakis.” And since twill is a type of weave, not a type of fabric, you’ll often hear them referred to as “cotton chinos” or “cotton khakis.”

Know Your Twill Trousers

Plainly speaking, twill is a fabric weave that uses a diagonal rib pattern, in contrast to a “plain,” or straight weave. This pattern gives twill a tight weave and ensures the fabric from which it’s constructed has good “draping” qualities—i.e., it moves well over the skin.

Twill made from 100% cotton can be fashioned into chino cloth, which is essentially the foundation of all chino pants. This means that twill is fundamentally built in to casual and professional pants alike, offering a comfortable, versatile, and stylish alternative to plain jeans.

Avoiding Twill Myths

If you already know you enjoy your twill, head on over to one of our twill pages or browse the trousers listed above. If you want to learn a little more, make sure you avoid some of the more common myths about twill you’ll read online:

• Twill is not the same as tweed.
• Twill and denim pants are both made from cotton
• You can make twill from other types of fabrics, including twill wool, but cotton is far and away the choice for chino cloth and formal twill trousers.

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Find your favorite men's cotton twill pants at Vintage 1946 today. We are proud to offer free shipping on all regular priced items as well as complementary hemming on all pants (upon request). Shop today!