Brushed hide (5)
I believe the answer is:
suede
'brushed hide' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "material used in gloves" , "Form of leather" , "Hide from kids" , "Soft leather with one side napped" , "Soft, velvety leather" .)