Hide, having a nap (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

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'hide' is the definition.
(suede is a material made from an animal's hide)

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(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "material used in gloves" , "unprepared material" , "Undressed kidskin" , "Type of leather" , "Leather with velvety nap used in shoes and clothes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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