a kind of cotton cloth, originally made at Naking from a yellow variety of cotton, but now from ordinary cotton died yellow.
a cotton cloth, named for Nanking, China, sometimes dyed yellow
a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
A sturdy, yellowish brown fabric used for men's work breeches.
Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, refers to a particular type of cotton cloth, manufacturing of which originated in Nanking region of China. Nankeen cloth is yellowish in color due to the yellow variety of cotton used in manufacturing it. Nankeen cloth is more sturdy and functional as compared to linen and silk.