Herringbone, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

twill

(Other definitions for twill that I've seen before include "Fabric woven to have diagonal ribs" , "Strong ridged fabric" , "Ribbed cloth" , "Fabric with distinctive weave" , "Diagonal-weave fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the King Feature Syndicate.

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