Cryptic crossword clue
Stripy designs covering navy fabrics 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LINENS

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The straight part
We know that "fabrics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fabrics = linens.
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 LINENS mean?

LINENS noun
  1. Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
  2. Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
  3. A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
LINENS noun
  1. Household textiles made of linen-like cloth (such as cotton fabric), including tablecloths and bed sheets. The singular, linen, of this sense is rare.
  2. Undergarments, underwear.

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