nonshrinkable

Maintains original size

Nonshrinkable describes material that won't shrink, especially fabric that maintains its size after washing or drying: The label says the cotton is nonshrinkable.

The term appears on clothing tags and in textile marketing, though preshrunk is more common for garments already treated to prevent shrinking.

textiles

preshrunk

Pre-treated against size reduction

colorfastDye resists fading
permanent-pressWrinkle-resistant fabric treatment
prewashedCleaned before purchase

mercerized · wrinkle-free · machine-washable · washable · easy-care · stain-resistant · treated · low-maintenance · synthetic · polyester

durable

long-lasting

Persisting over extended time

hardwearingResistant to damage
robustStrong and durable
sturdySolidly built, durable

tough · heavy-duty · reinforced · solid · enduring · resilient · strong · resistant · indestructible · unbreakable

stable

unchanging

Not varying at all

consistentNot varying or contradicting
fixedRestored or immovable
permanentFixed without end

set · immutable · invariable · steadfast · constant · reliable · predictable · maintained

Opposites

dimensional stability

nonshrinkableshrinkable

Able to reduce in size

contractible · shrinking · compressible · preshrunk · reducible

changeability/mutability

nonshrinkablechangeable

Capable of alteration

mutable · alterable · flexible · malleable · variable

Family

shrink, shrinking, shrunk, shrank, shrinkage, shrinks, shrinkable, unshrinkable, nonshrink

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