Drill
Drillich (also Drill , Drell ; in Switzerland also Drilch or Trilch , also Zwillich or Zwilch ) is a dense, tear-resistant and hard-wearing fabric construction in a twill weave . The materials used are cotton , linen , half- linen or man-made fibers , for Zwillich also wool . For Drillich there are numerous individual names that indicate the binding or the intended use.
Drill
The type of fabric is named after the triple threads. The name comes from Old High German and leads back to the Latin trilix 'dreifädig' (Latin licium 'thread'). The high tensile strength results from the twill weave fabrics. Upholstery fabrics are woven in this way. In the manufacture of roller shutters (especially for furniture), individual solid wood strips are glued with tough elastic glue, such as white glue , on the back with drill holes and a firm, flexible strip mat is created. The material was used in the manufacture of uniforms and it can be recognized by the herringbone pattern (HBT = herringbone twill). In the military, Drillich referred to the simple service uniform that was worn , for example, during training. Drillich is used in the manufacture of kitchen aprons because it protects against heat. The material is also used as covering for sunshades and awnings ( awning ticking ) because of its density and durability.
Actually
For this purpose, according to the name, two threads are woven in a twill weave. Wool is also used for Zwillich. This type of fabric was also mainly used for uniforms. Fabric in this weave is also used for coarse work clothing. With linen or hemp fibers, it is made into table linen, bedding and towels. The word is derived from Middle High German zwil (i) ch, substantiated from: zwil (i) ch = two-thread (based on the Latin bilix = two-thread, to: licium = thread).
literature
- Zwillich 1). In: Heinrich August Pierer , Julius Löbe (Hrsg.): Universal Lexicon of the Present and the Past . 4th edition. tape 19 . Altenburg 1865, p. 772-773 ( zeno.org ).