Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by physical form]
7. [fiber and fiber by product]
8. [fiber by product]
9. textile materials
10. [textile materials by process or technique]
11. [textile materials by weaving technique]

Anotations

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.