broadcloth vs. poplin
[brawd-klawth, -kloth]
/ ˈbrɔdˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /
noun
Textiles.
-
a closely woven dress-goods fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or a mixture of these fibers, having a soft, mercerized finish and resembling poplin.
-
a woolen or worsted fabric constructed in a plain or twill weave, having a compact texture and lustrous finish.
-
any fabric woven on a wide loom.
[pop-lin]
/ ˈpɒp lɪn /
