sanforized

Won't shrink later

Sanforized describes fabric, especially cotton, that has been pre-shrunk through a patented mechanical process to prevent further shrinkage when washed.

The term comes from Sanford Cluett, who developed the treatment in the 1930s.

Clothing labeled sanforized guarantees minimal shrinkage—typically less than one percent: These sanforized jeans won't shrink in the wash.

finishing

mercerized

Alkali-treated for sheen

napped · scoured · softened · brushed · beetled · preshrunk · treated · processed

textiles

denim

Tough cotton twill

chambray · poplin · muslin · drill · canvas · shirting · workwear · jeans · khaki · chino

process

shrink-resistant

Won't get smaller

Categories
Opposites
shrinkage treatment

sanforizedraw denim

Unwashed, untreated jean fabric

raw · untreated · unwashed · greige · unfinished

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