Cryptic crossword clue
Garment fellow had produced with trendy lining, made in factory? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "made in factory?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made in factory? = machined.
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 MACHINED mean?

MACHINED verb
  1. To make by machinery.
  2. To shape or finish by machinery.
MACHINED adjective
  1. Created by machine, or as though created by machine.

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