permanent-press

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

adj

(Textiles) treated so as to be crease-resistant

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Adj.

permanent-press - used of fabrics that do not require ironing; "drip-dry shirts for travel"

drip-dry

unironed, wrinkled - (of linens or clothes) not ironed; "a pile of unironed laundry"; "wore unironed jeans"

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permanent-press

[ˌpɜːmənəntˈpres] ADJ [trousers] → de raya permanente; [skirt] → inarrugable

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