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Ready to introduce simple woollen fabric (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cashmere

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'woollen fabric' is the definition.
'cashmere' can be an answer for 'fabric' (cashmere is a kind of fabric). I am not sure about the 'woollen' bit.

'ready to introduce simple' is the wordplay.
'ready' becomes 'cash' (ready can informally mean cash).
'to introduce' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'simple' becomes 'mere' (synonyms).
'cash'+'mere'='CASHMERE'

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(Other definitions for cashmere that I've seen before include "A schemer in expensive wool" , "fine cloth" , "Fine wool for a schemer" , "Product of fleecing operation" , "Woolly stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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