permanent press

1. A chemical process in which fabrics are permanently shaped and treated for wrinkle resistance.

2. A fabric treated by permanent press. In both senses also called durable press.

per′ma·nent-press′ adj.

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permanent press

(Textiles)

a. a chemical treatment for clothing that makes the fabric crease-resistant and sometimes provides a garment with a permanent crease or pleats

b. (as modifier): permanent-press skirts.

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per′manent press′

1. a process in which a fabric is chemically treated to make it wrinkle-resistant so as to require little or no ironing after washing.

2. the condition of a fabric so treated.

[1960–65]

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permanent press - a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape

durable press

cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"

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