balbriggan

/bælˈbrɪɡən/
noun
  1. A soft, knitted cotton fabric, originally made in Balbriggan, Ireland, used especially for hosiery and underwear.
    • The vintage store sold a balbriggan undershirt from the early 1900s.
    • Balbriggan fabric was once popular for making comfortable nightgowns.
    • She bought a pair of balbriggan socks for their softness and warmth.
What does "balbriggan" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean