launderable

Can be washed

Launderable means able to be washed, typically referring to fabrics or garments that can go through a washing machine without damage: The jacket is fully launderable.

The word also applies to money laundering—funds that can be processed to disguise their illicit origins: Cash businesses provide launderable income streams.

washcare

machine-washable

Safe for automated washing

handwashClean manually with water
rinseWash without scrubbing
soakSaturate with liquid

prewash · delicates · tumble-dry · colorfast · quick-dry · easy-care · low-maintenance · reusable · rewashable · wash-and-wear

cleaning

detergent

Chemical cleaning agent

soapFatty alkali cleanser
bleachChemical stain and germ killer
sudsSoapy froth

rinse · freshen · deodorize · sanitize · disinfect · spot-clean · pre-treat · whitening · brightening

fabrics

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
nylonSynthetic textile polymer
linenFlax-derived textile

denim · canvas · jersey · microfiber · spandex · rayon · twill · flannel · blends · synthetics

durability

colorfast

Dye resists fading

shrink-resistantWon't get smaller
fade-resistantWon't pale with exposure
wear-resistantAble to withstand friction

long-lasting · sturdy · hard-wearing · reinforced · heavy-duty · resilient · rugged

Opposites

washing method requirements

launderableunwashable

Cannot be cleaned

delicate · fragile · shrinkable

cleanability

launderabledisposable

Made for one use

single-use · uncleanable

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G