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preshrinking

preshrinking

4.2
Making fabric smaller before cutting and sewing so clothes do not get smaller when washed
  • noun
  • /prɪˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preencogido
  • Many manufacturers use preshrinking to ensure that garments keep their size after washing.

Examples

  • The preshrinking of fabric helps prevent clothes from becoming too tight after the first wash.

  • Many manufacturers use preshrinking to ensure quality.

  • If a fabric has undergone preshrinking, it is less likely to shrink in the laundry.

  • The process of preshrinking is crucial for cotton fabrics.

  • Preshrinking ensures that the fabric won't shrink after you wash your new preshrinking shirt.

  • The tailor explained that preshrinking the fabric was essential to prevent future size changes.

  • Many designers recommend preshrinking to maintain the original fit and appearance of their garments.

Surface Forms

preshrinking singular
preshrinkings plural

Morphology

preshrinking = preshrink (transparent) = pre + shrink + ing

The noun is a regular -ing formation from the verb 'preshrink' meaning the process of doing that action.

Etymology

Preshrinking comes from the parts pre- ('before') and shrink ('become smaller'). So preshrinking is the process of making fabric 'shrink' before it is made into clothes to stop it from getting smaller later in the wash.