Cottonade

/ˌkɒtənˈeɪd/ noun

Definition

A heavy cotton fabric or blend, often mixed with wool or linen, used for workwear and sturdy clothing.

Etymology

From cotton + -ade (suffix denoting a product or action, from French). This term emerged in the 19th century as cotton production industrialized.

Kelly Says

Cottonade was the genius fabric of the Industrial Revolution—strong enough for factory workers, cheap enough to manufacture at scale, and breathable enough to wear all day!

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