cotton crepe; preshrunk cloth
A type of cotton fabric with a crinkled texture, often used for summer clothing or household items. The term can refer to both the crepe weave and cloth that has been preshrunk.
A cotton crepe yukata is cool and comfortable to wear.
This preshrunk cloth doesn't shrink much even after washing.
Compound of 縮み (chijimi, 'shrinkage, crepe') + 織り (ori, 'weave'). The term describes a fabric that is either woven to create a crinkled effect or treated to prevent further shrinkage.