Cheesecloth is a loosewoven
cotton cloth used in
cheese making, such as to press cheese curds for
poutine. Cheesecloth is also used in straining stocks and custards, bundling herbs, making
tofu, and thickening yogurt.
Cheesecloth was very popular as a material for thongs and shirts during the 1960s and 1970s.
Cheesecloth is available in at least seven different grades,from open to extra-fine weave. Grades are distinguished by the number of threads per inch in each direction.
It's a very thin material.. used in cooking. You can find it at your local grocery store.