Cryptic crossword clue
Fabric entirely altered I put out on back of settee 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TERYLENE

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The straight part
We know that "Fabric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fabric = terylene.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TERYLENE mean?

TERYLENE noun
  1. A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.

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