cheesecloth

Loose cotton weave

Cheesecloth is a loosely woven cotton fabric with a gauze-like texture, originally used to wrap cheese curds during pressing.

Its open weave makes it useful for straining liquids, bundling herbs for cooking, and various craft projects: She strained the stock through cheesecloth.

The mesh comes in different grades from coarse to fine.

straining

sieve

Mesh filtering utensil

colanderKitchen bowl for draining
filterPorous separation device
meshInterlocking open weave

drain · strainer · sift · clarify · separate · curds · whey · stock · broth · jelly

texture

sheer

Absolute; also diaphanous

porousAllowing passage of fluids
permeableAllowing substances through
lightweightLacking mass or importance

airy · gossamer · delicate · fine · breathable · absorbent · flexible · soft · threadbare · open

fabric

gauze

Open-weave medical fabric

muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
cottonPlant fiber for textiles
weaveInterlace strands into fabric

textile · linen · grade · ply · unbleached · bleached · reusable · disposable · food-grade · bandage

crafts

dyeing

Coloring via immersion

bundlingGrouping items as one
tyingForming a knot
wrappingOuter covering material

polishing · staining · Halloween · decor · antiquing · faux finish · photography · diffuser · backdrop · costume

cheesecloth

sieve

sheer

gauze

dyeing

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