flannel

1 a :  a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface b :  a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel c :  a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side

2 plural a :  flannel underwear b :  outer garments of flannel; especially :  men's trousers

3 British :  washcloth

4 British :  flattering or evasive talk; also :  nonsense, rubbish