Preshrunk: meaning, definitions and examples
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preshrunk
[ pree-shrunk ]
textiles
Preshrunk refers to fabric that has been treated to minimize the amount of shrinkage that occurs after washing. This process helps maintain the original size and shape of the material, making it easier for manufacturers and consumers to work with.
Synonyms
pre-treated, prewashed, shrink-resistant.
Examples of usage
- The preshrunk cotton shirt fits perfectly after the first wash.
- Choose preshrunk fabrics to avoid unexpected shrinkage.
- The preshrunk jeans retained their size even after multiple washes.
Translations
Translations of the word "preshrunk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-encolhido
🇮🇳 पूर्व-सिकुड़ा
🇩🇪 vorverkleinert
🇮🇩 prabesar
🇺🇦 попередньо стиснутий
🇵🇱 wstępnie skurczony
🇯🇵 プレシュランク
🇫🇷 pré-rétréci
🇪🇸 preencogido
🇹🇷 önceden küçültülmüş
🇰🇷 선행 축소
🇸🇦 مُسبق الانكماش
🇨🇿 předzmenšený
🇸🇰 predzmenšený
🇨🇳 预缩
🇸🇮 predhodno skrčen
🇮🇸 forskreitt
🇰🇿 алдын ала қысқарған
🇬🇪 წინასწარ შეკუმშული
🇦🇿 öncədən sıxılmış
🇲🇽 preencogido
Etymology
The term 'preshrunk' is derived from the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and 'shrink', which comes from the Old English 'scrincan', meaning 'to contract or draw together'. The process of preshrinking fabric became more prevalent in the mid-20th century as the fashion industry sought to create garments that maintained their size after washing, addressing consumer complaints about shrinking clothes. As textile technology improved, manufacturers began to employ various methods for preshrinking, including washing, steaming, and other chemical processes, further embedding the term into common usage within the industry and among consumers. Today, preshrunk fabrics are a standard in clothing production, emphasizing convenience and consistency for both producers and customers.