unshrunk

Still original size

Unshrunk describes fabric that hasn't been preshrunk during manufacturing and will therefore shrink when washed: Buy a size up—the denim is unshrunk.

The term appears on clothing labels as a warning.

Unshrunk can also describe anything that hasn't contracted or diminished: His enthusiasm remained unshrunk after decades in the job.

condition

intact

Not damaged or altered

untouched · original · unchanged · unwashed · untreated · raw · natural · unprocessed

fabric

preshrunk

Pre-treated against size reduction

cotton · wool · flannel · muslin · twill · canvas · jersey · linen · hemp · gabardine

sizing

preshrunk

Pre-treated against size reduction

roomier · washing · laundry · sizing · measurement · tolerance · adjustment

Opposites
size change state

unshrunkshrunk

Decreased in size

shrunken · contracted · compacted · compressed · reduced

Family

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

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