Close-textured fabric of cotton, silk or spun rayon woven with lengthwise ribs (5)

I believe the answer is:

pique

(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Resentment; hurt pride" , "Vexation" , "Provoke" , "Feeling of wounded pride" , "Nettle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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