clothy

Resembling woven material

Clothy describes something having the texture, appearance, or quality of cloth—soft, woven, fabric-like: The wallpaper has a clothy feel to it.

The word is informal and uncommon, used when a more precise fabric term isn't needed or known.

texture

velvety

Soft and smooth-textured

fleecy · woolly · coarse · smooth · nubby · quilted · shaggy · tufted · soft · billowy

woven

loom

Fabric-making frame

  • weftCrosswise loom threads
  • warpBend from true form
  • knittingLoop-based textile making

crocheting · weaving · spinning · yarn · thread · fiber · interlace · braiding · macrame · tatting

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • denimTough cotton twill

velvet · satin · chiffon · flannel · jersey · corduroy · fleece · muslin · canvas · tweed

apparel

shirt

Upper body garment

  • dressSkirted one-piece garment
  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • trousersBifurcated lower-body garment

jeans · jacket · coat · sweater · skirt · tunic · robe · suit · uniform · gown

Opposites
material texture/composition

clothyplastic

Capable of being molded

metallic · rubbery · leathery · glassy · papery

Phrases
Family

cloth, clothes, clothing, clothe, clothed, tablecloth, unclothed, washcloth, cloths

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G