Linsey-Wolsey

Linsey-Wolsey
LINSEY-WOLSEY
A very strong and coarse fabric in 2 & 2 twill weave for rough wear. Made from linen or cotton warp and wool weft. Intended for country wear and hard usage. The warp is entirely covered by the weft twill weave, and the cloth has a nap finish. Qualities vary, one is made 32 ends and 20 picks per inch, 16's cotton warp and 6 skeins woollen weft. It was first manufactured at Linsey in Suffolk in the reign of Henry VII.

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