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crease-resistant

crease-resistant

4.1
Clothes or fabric that do not wrinkle easily
  • adjective
  • /ˈkriːs rɪˈzɪstənt/
translation icon : resistente a las arrugas
  • This shirt is made from a crease-resistant fabric, so it looks fresh all day long.

Examples

  • The dress's crease-resistant material allows it to maintain a polished appearance even after hours of wear.

  • Many travel clothes are crease-resistant, making them perfect for trips.

  • Sort of like I think crease resistant is way better than crease proof, which a lot of brands say.

  • They have a weightless liquid to powder formula says that it's long lasting, waterproof and crease resistant and it blends easily for a soft satin finish.

Synonyms

creaseproof
vscrease-resistant
5.2

Fabric that does not get wrinkled easily

is the same in meaning but expressed as a hyphenated adjective
wrinkle-resistant
vscrease-resistant
3.7

Cloth that does not crease easily and stays smooth after wear or washing

emphasizes being unlikely to develop creases rather than manufacturing treatment
wrinkleproof
vscrease-resistant
3.7

Material that stays smooth and does not crease

focuses on inherent resistance rather than treatment or manufacturing process

How Wrinkled

wrinkled
34 1.5
crease-resistant
4.1
creaseless
1 4.6

Surface Forms

crease-resistant positive

Morphology

crease-resistant = crease + resistant (transparent) = crease + resistant

The compound clearly means 'resistant to creases'; the components directly convey the meaning to average learners.

Etymology

Crease-resistant comes from crease, meaning a 'fold' or 'wrinkle' in cloth, and resist, meaning 'to fight against'. So, crease-resistant fabric 'fights off' folds and stays smooth, which is why it needs less ironing.