Canton flannel

American  

noun

1. a plain-weave or twill-weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc.

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Canton flannel British  

/ ˈkæntɒn, -tən /

noun

1. another name for cotton flannel

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Etymology

Origin of Canton flannel

1880–85; after Canton, China

Example Sentences

Make of 8 pounds sugar and 2 quarts water a plain syrup; when nearly cold add 1 quart pure lemon juice; filter through a Canton flannel filter and bottle.

From Desserts and Salads by Lemcke, Gesine

The curl rag was the only beautifier that somehow never lost its odor of sanctity—and that was doubtless because curl rags were a perfectly logical part of the long-sleeved Canton flannel nightgown civilization.

From Nonsenseorship by Putnam, G. G.

All I want is a piece of Canton flannel.

From Twenty Years of Hus'ling by Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace)

Then cut the same shape in merino or cashmere, line the little sole with Canton flannel or silk, and bind it with very narrow ribbon.

From St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 No 1, Nov 1877 by Dodge, Mary Mapes

Pad the ironing board with Canton flannel or a coarse blanket, then draw tightly over it a white cotton cloth and fasten on the under side.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)