Claim: Coutil is a ticking-woven cloth, derivative of the common cotton fabric that may be made to be plain, in satin, or brocade and is used to make corsets, table covers, mattresses, tents, and other types of resistant garments in the 1800's.
Evidence: Coutil (or Coutille) is a ticking-woven clothe used to make corsets, table covers, mattresses, tents, and other types of resistant garments. Cotton Coutil is a derivative of the common Cotton fabric, which was used along with Linen, cotton canvas, brocade and silk. Coutil may be made to be plain (similar to 100% cotton facing), satin, or brocade.