lisle

A fine, smooth, tightly twisted thread spun from long-staple cotton.

Fabric knitted of this thread, used especially for hosiery and underwear.

A city of France celebrated for certain manufactures.

a fine summer glove, made of Lisle thread.

a fine handmade lace, made at Lisle.

a hard twisted cotton thread, originally produced at Lisle.

A type of strong cotton thread.

Cloth woven from lisle thread.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)