Lawn cloth
Lawn cloth, or simply Lawn, is a term used in the textile trade for both a type of plain-weave gray cloth, and a type of starched crisp-finish given to a cloth product. The finish itself can be applied to several kinds of fabric, from print cloth to fine plain cloth.
Similar cloths are organdy and batiste.
References
- list of fabric terms
- Vintage fabrics with linen tester
- Vintage fabrics discussing lawn cloth and finish