A type of strong, lightweight fabric historically used for sails or work clothing.
From the Canso region in Nova Scotia, Canada, where this durable cloth was historically produced or traded, or possibly from Spanish 'camuza' (chamois leather).
Canso is a forgotten word that reveals how trade routes and place names gave us fabric names—just like 'denim' comes from Nîmes, France, and 'serge' from Sérge, regional products became global brand names before they faded into obscurity.
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