Soft-Hand PFD Twills: Drape, Texture, and Stretch

Soft-Hand PFD Twills: Drape, Texture, and Stretch

PFD fabrics give designers room to develop a collection’s color and finish from the ground up. For this group, Caitac Denim brings together five soft-hand twills that pair PFD versatility with the smoothness, drape, and comfort associated with lyocell and TENCEL™ blends.

From lightweight fluid twills to brushed surfaces and stretch constructions, each quality offers a distinct starting point for garment dyeing, custom washing, and elevated casualwear development.

A softer approach to twill

Twill is a familiar foundation for workwear, denim, and casual bottoms, valued for its strength and recognizable diagonal structure. These five qualities take that familiar construction in a softer direction.

Several use lyocell or TENCEL™ blended yarns to add smoothness and drape. Others combine stretch yarns, slub texture, or face brushing to create a more tactile hand and easier wear. The result is a versatile group for relaxed trousers, overshirts, lightweight jackets, dresses, skirts, and soft utility styles.


9.3 oz Cotton/TENCEL™ Twill
CAD856I-21(PFD)

CAD856I-21(PFD) is a clean, soft twill woven with cotton 9/1 yarn in the warp and 100% TENCEL™ 8/1 yarn in the weft. The TENCEL™ weft gives the fabric natural drape and a pleasant feel against the skin, while the clear twill line keeps the surface polished and structured.

This is a strong option for relaxed trousers, refined overshirts, lightweight jackets, and workwear silhouettes that need a smoother hand.

Style: CAD856I-21(PFD)
Weight: 9.3 oz
Width: 58/59"
Composition: Cotton/TENCEL™ 61/39%
Construction: 9 x 8; 66 x 47
Origin: Vietnam
Price: $5.03 USD/yard

6.5 oz Cotton/Lyocell Twill
CAYCSJUOFZ(PFD)

CAYCSJUOFZ(PFD) is a lightweight cotton/lyocell twill made with 50/50 blended yarns in both warp and weft. The balanced blend lends smoothness and fluid drape while maintaining the familiar appearance and versatility of cotton twill.

At 6.5 oz, this quality is well suited to shirting, dresses, skirts, easy pants, and soft layering pieces. It offers a more elegant direction for garment-dyed product without feeling overly delicate.

Style: CAYCSJUOFZ(PFD)
Weight: 6.5 oz
Width: 57"
Composition: Cotton/Lyocell 50/50%
Construction: 30 x 12; 130 x 56
Origin: Turkey
Price: $5.30 USD/yard

10 oz Lyocell/Cotton Face-Brushed Twill
CAYSPTJUB(PFD)

CAYSPTJUB(PFD) combines a lyocell warp with cotton slub yarn in the weft. The face of the fabric is brushed, creating a smooth, soft surface with resilience, while the cotton slub brings understated texture to the construction.

The result is a 10 oz twill with enough body for soft utility pants, overshirts, chore jackets, and relaxed outerwear. It is an especially useful choice when a garment needs tactile interest without a heavy or rigid feel.

Style: CAYSPTJUB(PFD)
Weight: 10.0 oz
Width: 61"
Composition: Lyocell/Cotton 61/39%
Construction: 6 x 6+7; 51 x 36
Origin: Turkey
Price: $5.97 USD/yard

10 oz Lyocell-Blended Stretch Twill
FS1086W1D2D-H1(PFD)

FS1086W1D2D-H1(PFD) is a 10 oz stretch twill designed to combine easy movement with a natural, cotton-like surface. Longer slub yarn in the warp creates visible texture and character, while the stretch construction supports comfort and wearability.

This article is a practical option for structured stretch pants, casual jackets, and utility styles that need a substantial appearance with a more comfortable feel.

Style: FS1086W1D2D-H1(PFD)
Weight: 10.0 oz
Width: 56"
Composition: Cotton/Polyester/Polyurethane 93/6/1%
Construction: 8 x 12(40D)
Origin: China
Price: $5.35 USD/yard

7 oz Lyocell-Blended Left-Hand Stretch Twill
FS1218W1L1D-H1(PFD)

FS1218W1L1D-H1(PFD) is a lightweight left-hand stretch twill made in a 2/3 serge construction. An added weft yarn gives the fabric fuller body and defined twill lines, while the cotton/lyocell blend and stretch content create a soft, easy-to-wear hand.

This fabric is well suited to lightweight pants, pull-on styles, skirts, overshirts, and refined casual pieces that benefit from softness and mobility.

Style: FS1218W1L1D-H1(PFD)
Weight: 7.0 oz
Width: 54"
Composition: Cotton/Lyocell/Polyurethane 51/45/4%
Construction: 32 x 32(40D)
Origin: China
Price: $4.57 USD/yard

Built for color development

PFD construction gives each of these fabrics the flexibility to support custom dyeing, garment washing, and finishing development. Whether the intended direction is lightweight and fluid, softly brushed, textured, or stretch-driven, this group provides a soft-hand starting point for developing distinctive product.

To request a focused swatch package or discuss dyeing and finishing possibilities, please contact the Caitac Denim team.

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