OT word of the day
Crinoline
Originally a cotton warp crossed with horsehair in a variety of
colours and designs. Labour-intensive work as each horsehair had to be
placed in the cloth by hand.
Now the horsehair is usually replaced by nylon, or sometimes another
synthetic.
Indeed often crinolines are available made entirely of synthetics or
any assortment of blends.
They may be a solid, mesh, or net weave, and are stiff.
Often tulle is refered to as crinoline and used for the same purposes.
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