permanent press
No-iron clothing treatment
Permanent press describes fabric or clothing treated to resist wrinkles and hold its shape through washing and drying.
The treatment reduces or eliminates the need for ironing.
On washing machines and dryers, the permanent press setting uses moderate heat and a cool-down period to minimize wrinkling: Use the permanent press cycle for dress shirts.
Fabric needing no ironing
- tumble-dryDry by heated rotation
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- non-ironNeeds no pressing
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
- poplinRibbed plain-weave cloth
- sateenGlossy-faced cotton weave
cotton-poly · texturized · thermosetting · crosslinking · mercerization · broadcloth · blend · woven
Requiring little care
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- practicalSuited for real use
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
Informal leg garments
- blousesWomen's button-front tops
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
- khakisTan cotton trousers
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
workwear · bedsheets · tablecloths · curtains · pillowcases
wash-and-wear
Fabric needing no ironing
- tumble-dryDry by heated rotation
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
sateen · cotton-poly · texturized · thermosetting · crosslinking · mercerization · broadcloth · blend · woven · knit
low-maintenance
Requiring little care
- time-savingReducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- practicalSuited for real use
labor-saving · ready-to-wear · travel-friendly · quick-drying
slacks
Informal leg garments
- blousesWomen's button-front tops
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
- khakisTan cotton trousers
trousers · workwear · bedsheets · tablecloths · curtains · pillowcases
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- laundry caremachine wash, hand wash, delicate cycle, spin cycle, rinse cycle
- laundromatwasher, washers, dryer, dryers, washing machines
- laundry statesclean, dirty, wet, dry, damp
- low-maintenancecactus, succulents, artificial turf, self-cleaning oven, dishwasher-safe
- treated fabricswaterproof fabric, stain-resistant fabric, wrinkle-free fabric, waxed canvas, oilcloth