sponge cloth

American  

noun

1. any cloth loosely woven of coarse yarn to produce a spongy look or texture, especially one constructed in honeycomb weave.

2. ratiné.

---

sponge cloth British  

noun

1. any of various porous fabrics, usually made in a loose honeycomb weave

---

Etymology

Origin of sponge cloth

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

sponge cloth

Last but not least, I'll always need a paper towel or sponge cloth to dry the sink after washing.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2021

Turn coat inside out, and smooth lining with cool iron, and with an almost dry sponge cloth.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

A sponge cloth is made of heavy unbleached cotton, one yard and a half long, boiled in soap and water for one hour, then rinse in clean water, thus removing the lint.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

Roll evenly until cloth to be shrunk is thoroughly covered, sides and ends with sponge cloth.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness

The kitchen table or tailor's bench may be used for several purposes; the first of which is to place the iron, press-jack, sponge cloth, and garment while cleaning and pressing.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness