cloth for overalls (5)
I believe the answer is:
denim
'cloth for overalls' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for denim that I've seen before include "Coloured cotton twill" , "Tough cotton fabric" , "Hard-wearing clothing material, twilled cotton" , "Durable material" , "Hard-wearing cotton fabric" .)