unshrinkable

Maintains its size

Unshrinkable describes fabric or material that won't shrink when washed or heated: unshrinkable wool, unshrinkable cotton blend.

The term appears mainly in textile marketing and care labels.

Figuratively, it can describe something that resists diminishment: an unshrinkable ego.

durable

hardwearing

Resistant to damage

tough · heavy-duty · rugged · enduring · reinforced · impervious · indestructible · permanent · solid · resilient

garment

prewashed

Cleaned before purchase

wash-and-wear · drip-dry · quick-dry · fitted · tailored

textile

polyester

Synthetic petroleum-based fabric

elastane · microfiber · synthetic · colorfast · stain-resistant · permanent press · tumble dry · cold water · gentle cycle · care label

metaphor

unwavering

Steady and unchanging

immutable · constant · fixed · rigid · inflexible · uncompromising · tenacious · persistent · determined · firm

Opposites
tendency to shrink/contract

unshrinkableshrinkable

Able to reduce in size

shrinking · contractible · compressible

Family

shrink, shrinking, shrunken, shrunk, shrank, shrinkage, shrinks, shrinkable, unshrinking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G