cambric
noun[U]
uk/ˈkæm.brɪk/us/ˈkæm.brɪk/lightclothmade fromcottonorlinen(= anaturalfibre):
Sheworeablouseofcreamcambric and alongamber-colouredskirt.
Theduvetshave 100percentcottoncambriccovers.
- Hefavouredelaboratelytiedcravatsinwhitecambric.
- The manlookedelegantin anopen-necked,spotless,whitecambricshirt.
- He washoldinghis cambrichandkerchiefto hishead.
- Hershoulderswerecoveredover with awhitecambricnightgowntrimmedwithlace.
Textiles made from natural fibres
- bamboo
- bombazine
- burlap
- calico
- camel
- faille
- felt
- fishnet
- flannelette
- flax
- needlecord
- netting
- oilskin
- organdie
- organza
- towelling
- tulle
- tweed
- twill
- velvet