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preshrunk

preshrunk

3.9
Made so it does not get smaller when washed
  • adjective
  • /prɪˈʃrʌŋk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preencogido
  • He prefers preshrunk fabrics because they keep their original fit after cleaning.

Examples

  • I prefer preshrunk fabrics for my clothing.

  • This shirt is made of preshrunk cotton.

  • The label says these preshrunk T-shirts will not get smaller in the wash.

  • Make sure your new pants are preshrunk to avoid any surprises after laundry day.

  • This shirt is preshrunk, so it won't lose its shape after washing.

  • Make sure to buy preshrunk jeans to avoid having to deal with shrinkage later.

  • The manufacturer guarantees that the cotton fabric is preshrunk for a lasting fit.

Synonyms

prewashed
vspreshrunk
3.5

Made with a treatment so fabric like jeans feels softer and does not shrink

is focused on preventing shrinkage rather than providing dye fixing or softening

Surface Forms

preshrunk positive

Morphology

preshrunk = preshrink (transparent) = pre + shrink

The adjective is directly understandable as the past-participle form of 'preshrink', meaning 'already shrunk in advance'.

Etymology

Preshrunk is made of pre- meaning 'before' and shrunk from 'shrink', which means 'to become smaller'. So a preshrunk T-shirt or piece of clothing has already been shrunk 'before' you buy or wash it, which helps it not get smaller in the wash.