machine washed
Spun in appliance
Machine washed describes fabric or clothing that has been cleaned in a washing machine rather than by hand or dry cleaning.
Care labels specify whether an item can be machine washed or requires gentler treatment.
The term also appears as a compound modifier: machine-washed cotton, machine-washed jeans.
Dye resists fading
- preshrunkPre-treated against size reduction
- tumble dryDry by heated rotation
- delicatesFine garments requiring careful laundering
- syntheticsChemically manufactured substances
cotton · denim · polyester · activewear · linens · towels · bedding · underwear
Washer's centrifugal drying stage
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
- drumStruck percussion cylinder
load capacity · water level · temperature · soak · cycle time · front loader · top loader · gentle cycle
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automaticOperating without intervention
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- efficientProductive without waste
practical · modern · programmable · push-button · hands-free · set-and-forget · hassle-free · low-maintenance
Free of soil
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- crispFirm and breakable
- freshNewly made, not stale
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
deodorized · fragrant · citrus · floral · lavender · ocean breeze · unscented · hypoallergenic
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- stain removerProduct that eliminates blemishes
- dryer sheetsScented laundry anti-static cloths
colorfast
Dye resists fading
- preshrunkPre-treated against size reduction
- tumble dryDry by heated rotation
- delicatesFine garments requiring careful laundering
synthetics · cotton · denim · polyester · activewear · linens · towels · bedding · underwear · socks
spin cycle
Washer's centrifugal drying stage
drum · load capacity · water level · temperature · soak · cycle time · front loader · top loader · gentle cycle · permanent press
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automaticOperating without intervention
- easyRequiring minimal effort
efficient · practical · modern · programmable · push-button · hands-free · set-and-forget · hassle-free · low-maintenance · routine
clean
Free of soil
sanitized · deodorized · fragrant · citrus · floral · lavender · ocean breeze · unscented · hypoallergenic
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- stain removerProduct that eliminates blemishes