preshrunken
Won't shrink further
Preshrunken describes fabric or garments that have been shrunk during manufacturing so they won't shrink further when washed at home.
The treatment became standard for cotton clothing after generations of consumers learned the hard way that untreated fabrics could shrink dramatically: Buy preshrunken jeans and they'll still fit after washing.
Pre-shrunk textile treatment
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
- compactedPressed into less space
- calenderedPressed smooth and glossy
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
Plant fiber for textiles
- denimTough cotton twill
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- t-shirtCasual pullover garment
- sweatshirtCasual warm pullover top
flannel · jersey · knitwear · casualwear · workwear · ready-to-wear · off-the-rack · sizing
Needing minimal tending
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- wash-and-wearFabric needing no ironing
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
- tumble-dryDry by heated rotation
hassle-free · predictable · reliable · consistent · worry-free · practical · durable · long-lasting
sanforized
Pre-shrunk textile treatment
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
- compactedPressed into less space
- calenderedPressed smooth and glossy
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
sweatshirt · flannel · jersey · knitwear · casualwear · workwear · ready-to-wear · off-the-rack · sizing · fit
easy-care
Needing minimal tending
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- wash-and-wearFabric needing no ironing
- machine-washableSafe for automated washing
tumble-dry · hassle-free · predictable · reliable · consistent · worry-free · practical · durable · long-lasting · time-saving
stable
Secure and unchanging
- predictableAble to be foreseen
preshrunkenunshrunk
Not made smaller
untreated · raw · unprocessed · shrinkable · unwashed