haircloth

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Scope note
A thick, coarse fabric that usually contains a cotton warp woven with coarse animal hair, particularly hair from horses, goats, or camels. Haircloth is stiff, but resilient, and was used as interlining material for tents, clothing, and upholstery. It use has been superseded by synthetic fabrics in modern times.
haircloth
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024