Checked cotton fabric (7)
I believe the answer is:
gingham
'checked cotton fabric' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for gingham that I've seen before include "Checked material" , "Striped or checked cotton cloth" , "Light cotton checked fabric" , "Striped, or checked, cotton fabric" , "Lightweight cotton fabric" .)