| NONSHRINK | Describing a fabric or garment that is resistant to lessening in size (3,6) |
| SEPARATES | Divides, or garments that can be worn in combinations (9) |
| STRETCH | A continuous period of time or expanse of land/water; an exaggeration of the truth; or, elasticity in a fabric or garment (7) |
| KNIT | A fabric or garment made by means of interlocking loops of wool with long needles or a machine (4) |
| FRAYED | Describing a fabric, cord or rope worn at the edge (6) |
| PINSTRIPED | Describing a fabric pattern with very narrow parallel lines (10) |
| RETARDANT | A fabric or substance that inhibits the outbreak or spread of fire (9) |
| SUPERBUG | An informal term for a type of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics (8) |
| NOBLEMETAL | Type of element that is resistant to corrosion, found naturally in its raw form (5,5) |
| ABATEMENT | Lessening in intensity (9) |
| ALDER | Type of wood that is resistant to underwater rot (5) |
| MICA | Mineral that is resistant to heat and electricity |
| LACE | A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment). |
| PLEAT | A double or multiple fold in a garment that is held by stitching on the top or side (5) |
| BIAS | Prejudice; diagonal line or cut across the grain of a fabric; or, a bulge or weight on the side of a bowl (4) |
| COLOURFAST | Old flour ground in shed is resistant to the elements (6,4) |
| UPPITY | In court compassion is resistant to persuasion |
| PIPING | Fabric-covered cord for trimming the edges of cushions or garments such as pyjamas; or, lines or twists of icing or whipped cream for decorating cakes or puddings (6) |
| CREATION | Change to a nicer garment that is particularly striking (8) |
| TUNIC | Garment that is cut in a novel way (5) |
