1. A lightweight fabric made of wool or wool mixed with silk or cotton, formerly used for clothing and furnishings.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The merchant sold bolts of camlet at the market.
• Her dress was made of fine camlet, dyed a deep blue.
• Camlet was a popular fabric choice for cloaks in the 17th century.
• The tailor recommended camlet for its durability and light weight.
• Historical records show that camlet was imported from the East.