Soft light woollen fabric with a slight nap (7)

I believe the answer is:

flannel

(Other definitions for flannel that I've seen before include "Flatter" , "used for washing face" , "it comes in handy for washing" , "cooler if wet?" , "type of fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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