poplin

poplin
/pop"lin/, n.
a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc.
[1700-10; < F popeline, earlier papeline < It papalina, fem. of papalino papal; so called from being made at the papal city of Avignon. See PAPAL, -INE1]

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▪ fabric
      strong fabric produced by the rib variation of the plain weave and characterized by fine, closely spaced, crosswise ribs. It is made with heavier filling yarns and a greater number of warp yarns and is similar to broadcloth, which has even finer, more closely spaced ribs.

      Though originally made with a silk warp and a heavier wool filling, poplin is now made of a variety of fibres, including silk, cotton, wool, and synthetic types, and with combinations of such fibres. It is used for shirts, pajamas, women's wear, and sportswear and also as a decorative fabric.

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