washability
Can be washed
Washability is how well something holds up to being washed.
Fabrics are rated for washability—whether they can be machine-washed, require hand-washing, or need dry cleaning.
The term applies to paints, inks, and other materials that may need cleaning: The paint's washability makes it ideal for kitchens.
Dye resists fading
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- shrinkproofWon't get smaller
- quick-dryEngineered to shed moisture rapidly
- wrinkle-freeWon't fold or crumple
non-iron · fade-resistant · easy-care · moisture-wicking · breathable · waterproof · water-repellent · antimicrobial
Dry by heated rotation
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
dry-clean · laundry · spot-clean · soak · agitation
Clean by rubbing hard
water · cleanse · soak · agitate · wring · pretreat · sanitize · freshen
Cleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
decontaminate · germicide · antiseptic · sanitary · handwashing · reusable · cleanable
colorfast
Dye resists fading
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
- shrinkproofWon't get smaller
- quick-dryEngineered to shed moisture rapidly
wrinkle-free · non-iron · fade-resistant · easy-care · moisture-wicking · breathable · waterproof · water-repellent · antimicrobial · durable
tumble-dry
Dry by heated rotation
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
ironing · dry-clean · laundry · spot-clean · soak · agitation
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
soap · water · cleanse · soak · agitate · wring · pretreat · sanitize · freshen · deodorize
sanitize
Cleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
sterilize · decontaminate · germicide · antiseptic · sanitary · handwashing · reusable · cleanable
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
- Paint Propertiesgloss, sheen, color, finish, opacity
washabilitydelicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
fragility · indelibility · special handling · color bleeding · high-maintenance
wash, washing, washed, washer, washout, washable, washers, washbasin, unwashable