Fustian

usgb/ˈfʌstʃən/
noun

A kind of strong, thick cloth.

He was wearing a heavy coat made of fustian.
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Archaic Usage

Used in historical contexts or to give a text an old-fashioned flavor.

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The tailor boasted about his skills in crafting fustian garments.
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