Coarse stuff from Germany (7)

I believe the answer is:

hessian

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(Other definitions for hessian that I've seen before include "Coarse fabric used in sacks" , "Hemp, jute fabric" , "Coarse jute/hemp fabric" , "It's rather like sacking" , "Jute clothing" .)

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