machine-washable
No handwashing required
Machine-washable describes fabrics or items that can be cleaned in a washing machine without damage: Check the label to see if it's machine-washable.
The term distinguishes from items requiring dry cleaning or hand washing.
Something machine-washable tolerates the agitation, water, and spin cycle of standard home laundering.
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
acrylic · jersey · denim · canvas · fleece · rayon · lycra · synthetic
Needing minimal tending
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- hassle-freeWithout difficulty or annoyance
quick-dry · reusable · everyday · practical · simple · manageable · straightforward · routine
Soft and kind
Appliance removing moisture
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- agitatorOne who foments discord
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
load · permanent-press · settings · drum · capacity · energy-efficient · extract · sanitize
Dye resists fading
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- hardwearingResistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
abrasion-resistant · sturdy · robust · heavy-duty · resilient · fade-resistant
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
microfiber · acrylic · jersey · denim · canvas · fleece · rayon · lycra · synthetic · knit
easy-care
Needing minimal tending
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
hassle-free · quick-dry · reusable · everyday · practical · simple · manageable · straightforward · routine · drip-dry
gentle
Soft and kind
water · tumble · dry · low · heat · mesh · bag · instructions · tag · separately
dryer
Appliance removing moisture
detergent · load · permanent-press · settings · drum · capacity · energy-efficient · extract · sanitize
colorfast
Dye resists fading
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- hardwearingResistant to damage
long-lasting · abrasion-resistant · sturdy · robust · heavy-duty · resilient · fade-resistant
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
machine-washabledelicate
Easily broken or harmed
high-maintenance · fragile · fussy · finicky · labor-intensive