shalloon

Etymology
Said to have been first made at in France.

Noun

 * 1) A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
 * 2)  A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
 * 3) A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.