broadcloth

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Scope note
Dense, fine, plain woven black cloth with a plain or twill weave. The raw yardage is creased or folded double, with its two lists brought together, as for cloth over 54 inches wide. Historically made of wool, broadcloth is used chiefly in the construction of menswear.
broadcloth
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024