One who's far from brilliant husband material (5)

I believe the answer is:

cloth

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'material' is the definition.
(I know that material can be written as cloth)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for cloth that I've seen before include "Woven material" , "Textiles" , "ministers" , "Sails" , "Gingham, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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