grogram

A coarse fabric made from a blend of silk and wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, historically used for clothing.

• 🇵🇹Tecido grosso feito de uma mistura de seda e lã ou mohair, frequentemente engomado, usado historicamente para vestuário.

1. Coarse Fabric C1 formal technical

   A heavy, rough fabric made from a blend of silk and wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum for added structure.

   • The tailor recommended grogram for the military jacket because of its durability.
   • Grogram was historically popular for travel coats due to its water-resistant properties.
   • She found a vintage store selling a grogram cloak from the 18th century.
   • The curtain fabric was a thick grogram, perfect for blocking drafts.

   🇵🇹Tecido grosso