Fabric that's stiff or limp (4)
I believe the answer is:
lame
'fabric' is the definition.
(I know that lame is a type of fabric)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lame that I've seen before include "Crippled" , "Unable to walk without difficulty" , "Thin plate" , "Imperfect - material" , "Rubbish" .)