Hard-wearing cotton fabric (7)

I believe the answer is:

nankeen

(Other definitions for nankeen that I've seen before include "Buff colour(ed cloth)" , "Durable yellow cotton fabric, originally from China" , "Hard-wearing fabric, originally from China" , "Yellowish stuff" , "Buff colour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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