May clear wine or water be filtered through a strainer (mashmeres) or garment (sudar) on Shabbat?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber presents two views: the first opinion permits filtering clear wine and water through a strainer but forbids filtering through garments (with water) due to laundering concerns. The Rambam forbids even clear wine/water through a strainer and only permits clear liquids through garments.

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