What could be made from synthetic fibres? (6)

I believe the answer is:

briefs

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'what could be made' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'synthetic fibres?' is the wordplay.
'synthetic' indicates an anagram.
'fibres' anagrammed gives 'BRIEFS'.

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for briefs that I've seen before include "Summaries of legal cases" , "Instructs a barrister" , "Pants" , "Abstracts" , "They are prepared for barristers' perusal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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