Linen from Calvin Klein (5)

I believe the answer is:

inkle

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'linen' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'from calvin klein' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'INKLE' is hidden in the letters of 'calvin klein'.

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(Other definitions for inkle that I've seen before include "Old tape" , "give a clue" , "Material" , "hint!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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