klɒθ klɔːθ ˈfæb.ɹɪk məˈtɪɹi.əl məˈtɪəɹɪəl ˈtɛks.taɪl artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC she measured off enough material for a dress