Stiff and shiny fabric (7)

I believe the answer is:

taffeta

(Other definitions for taffeta that I've seen before include "Crisp, smooth, lustrous fabric" , "cloth" , "Fabric -- a fat eft (anag)" , "Thin glossy silk fabric" , "Fine crisp silk fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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