Fine cords of cotton, silk etc (7)

I believe the answer is:

threads

(Other definitions for threads that I've seen before include "Hardest (anag.)" , "makes way so carefully" , "Fine cords of twisted fibres" , "Strands for sewing" , "Slang for suits, or fibres" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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