etamine

American  

[et-uh-meen] / ˈɛt əˌmin /

noun

1. a lightweight cotton or worsted fabric constructed in plain weave and loosely woven.

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etamine British  

/ ˈɛtəmɪn, ˈɛtəˌmiːn /

noun

1. a cotton or worsted fabric of loose weave, used for clothing, curtains, etc

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Etymology

Origin of etamine

From French, dating back to 1750–60; estamin

Example Sentences

The name Etam is short for the etamine fabric used in undergarment production.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2010

Etamines were originally made with worsted yarns, which of course are more expensive; however, if a good quality of cotton is used, there is little difference in appearance between worsted and cotton etamine.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

An etamine is a thin, glossy fabric used principally for women’s dress goods.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

The principal characteristic of an etamine is a crisp, glossy, and open structure.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Similar to etamine, with a very close mesh, made first of silk and wool.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)