wash-and-wear
Needs no ironing
Wash-and-wear describes fabrics or garments that need little or no ironing after washing.
The term emerged in the mid-twentieth century with synthetic fabrics that resisted wrinkling: wash-and-wear shirts, wash-and-wear slacks.
It implies convenience and low maintenance, appealing to those who want to skip the iron.
Needs no pressing
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- permanent-pressWrinkle-resistant fabric treatment
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
nylon · rayon · microfiber · spandex · durable · quick-drying · tumble-dry · colorfast
Requiring little care
- time-savingReducing required duration
- practicalSuited for real use
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- packableAble to be stowed
fuss-free · hassle-free · everyday · casual · commuter · versatile · functional · economical
non-iron
Needs no pressing
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- permanent-pressWrinkle-resistant fabric treatment
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
synthetic · nylon · rayon · microfiber · spandex · durable · quick-drying · tumble-dry · colorfast · breathable
low-maintenance
Requiring little care
- time-savingReducing required duration
- practicalSuited for real use
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
packable · fuss-free · hassle-free · everyday · casual · commuter · versatile · functional · economical