Brushed leather (5)
I believe the answer is:
suede
'brushed leather' 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 "Kid possibly" , "Leather with velvety nap used in shoes and clothes" , "Soft, velvety leather" , "Fabric" , "Type of leather" .)