tarletan
/ˈtɑrlətən/
noun
- A thin, stiff, open-weave cotton fabric, often used for making costumes, tutus, or for crafts. (Alternative spelling of tarlatan.)
- She prefers tarletan for her doll dresses because it is lightweight.
- Tarletan is sometimes used in bookbinding to reinforce spines.
- The costume designer bought several yards of tarletan for the play.