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

Then a roar announced the appearance of the Rickettsville team and their opponents, who wore the name of Spatsburg on their Canton flannel shirts.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

Canton flannel suit of white, trimmed with long points cut from cloth, to represent icicles.

From The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays by Hare, Walter Ben

She then brought a piece of Canton flannel, and the shears, and put them into my hands, saying that I might make two pairs of night-trowsers for the baby.

From A Woman who went to Alaska by Sullivan, May Kellogg

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)

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