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cheesecloth vs. muslin

[cheez-klawth, -kloth] / ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

noun

  1. a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

[muhz-lin] / ˈmʌz lɪn /

noun

  1. a cotton fabric made in various degrees of fineness and often printed, woven, or embroidered in patterns, especially a cotton fabric of plain weave, used for sheets and for a variety of other purposes.