drip-dry
Needs no tumbling
Drip-dry describes fabric or clothing designed to dry without wringing or ironing when hung wet: drip-dry shirts, a drip-dry blouse.
As a verb, to drip-dry is to hang something wet and let it dry naturally: I drip-dried the sweater to avoid shrinking it.
The term emerged with synthetic fabrics in the mid-twentieth century.
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
- washableAble to be cleaned
lightweight · breathable · moisture-wicking · durable · resilient · non-iron · water-repellent · blended
Suspend from above
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- airingExposing to circulation
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
ventilation · dampness · moisture · wetness · wringing · hanger · shrinkage · washing
Reducing required duration
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- practicalSuited for real use
effortless · uncomplicated · hassle-free · straightforward · manageable · travel-friendly · ready-to-wear · economical
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
washable · lightweight · breathable · moisture-wicking · durable · resilient · non-iron · water-repellent · blended · permanent-press
hang
Suspend from above
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- airingExposing to circulation
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
airflow · ventilation · dampness · moisture · wetness · wringing · hanger · shrinkage · washing · humidity
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
practical · effortless · uncomplicated · hassle-free · straightforward · manageable · travel-friendly · ready-to-wear · economical · portable
drip-drytumble-dry
Dry by heated rotation
ironed · dry clean only · high-maintenance · labor-intensive · delicate
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