permanent press

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noun
  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.

Origin of permanent press

1
First recorded in 1960–65

Other words from permanent press

  • permanent-press, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for permanent press

permanent press

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

    • (as modifier): permanent-press skirts

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