two-ply

English

Etymology

From two +‎ ply.

Adjective

two-ply (not comparable)

1. Consisting of two layers or two strands.
   • 1961 February, “Talking of Trains: New L.T. research laboratory”, in Trains Illustrated, page 77:

     It has been found that although the two-ply moquette used in L.T. train upholstery was of equal weight to the three-ply fabric used in L.T. buses, the bus fabric had 50 per cent longer life, and accordingly it is now being used also for trains.

2. (textile fabrics) Consisting of two webs woven into one another.

   two-ply carpet

3. (manufactured articles, linen) Consisting of two thicknesses.

   two-ply collar/two-ply cuff