Fabric used for stockings, eg (5)

I believe the answer is:

nylon

(Other definitions for nylon that I've seen before include "Artificial material" , "Man-made fabric" , "Hose" , "Artific ial (stocking) material" , "Plastic used for stockings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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