Type of cotton fabric with a smooth finish (5)

I believe the answer is:

lisle

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Cotton stocking thread" , "(Fabric woven with) a fine cotton thread" , "Maker of hose" , "Fine cotton thread used in stockings" , "Pedestrianised city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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