A K Industrial Fabrics

Drill, a twill weave fabric, is a strong, dense to heavy-weight cloth usually supplied bleached or dyed, though it is equally at home in its unbleached form. As one of our core products, it comes in vibrant colours and holds significant value in the garment-making business, thanks to its distinctive diagonal weave and durability.

Key Features

Strong diagonal twill weave

The signature diagonal rib construction gives drill cloth its density and resistance to everyday wear.

Bleached, dyed, or unbleached

Supplied bleached or dyed for garments, or unbleached where a natural, raw finish is required.

Heat-protective cotton drill

100% cotton drill is widely used for cooks' and chefs' uniforms, where its thickness helps protect the wearer from heat.

Suited to heavier-weight garments

Heavier weights are used for corsets and structured garments that need a firm, supportive base cloth.

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Where This Fabric Is Used

Our drill fabric is used for heavier-weight corsets, khaki uniforms, boat sail drill (unbleached, used for sails and pocket linings), and cotton drill for cooks’ and chefs’ uniforms. Commonly used qualities range from 190 GSM to 240 GSM, in widths of 50″ to 63″.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drill is used for corsets, khaki uniforms, boat sail drill for sailing craft and pocket linings, and cotton drill for cooks’ and chefs’ uniforms.
We manufacture drill cloth from 190 GSM to 240 GSM, in widths of 50″ to 63″.
Yes, unbleached drill is available and commonly used for boat sails and pocket linings where a raw, natural finish is preferred.
Its thickness and density help protect the wearer from heat in the kitchen while remaining breathable enough for all-day wear.