reshrunk
Contracted a second
Reshrunk is the past tense and past participle of reshrink—to shrink again after previous shrinking or treatment.
The term appears most often in textile contexts, where fabric may be reshrunk to ensure dimensional stability: The wool was reshrunk before cutting.
Sheared animal fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- denimTough cotton twill
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
linen · flannel · sweater · jeans · t-shirt · blouse · garment · fabric
Made more secure
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- undersizedSmaller than standard
- ill-fittingNot the right size
shortened · narrowed · compressed · miniaturized · contracted · unwearable · outgrown · altered
Pre-shrunk textile treatment
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
- compactedPressed into less space
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
- permanent-pressWrinkle-resistant fabric treatment
wool
Sheared animal fiber
jersey · linen · flannel · sweater · jeans · t-shirt · blouse · garment · fabric · fibers
tightened
Made more secure
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- undersizedSmaller than standard
ill-fitting · shortened · narrowed · compressed · miniaturized · contracted · unwearable · outgrown · altered · refitted
sanforized
Pre-shrunk textile treatment
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
- compactedPressed into less space
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
prewashed
Cleaned before purchase
- machine-washClean via appliance
- fittedShaped to conform
- tightenedMade more secure
shortened · reduced · rewashed · dryer · agitation · delicates · warped