Material for checkered pajamas (7)

I believe the answer is:

flannel

(Other definitions for flannel that I've seen before include "Woven woollen fabric or flattery" , "it comes in handy for washing" , "Soft-soap" , "Flatter" , "Cloth used to wash the face and body" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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