permanent press

• Terme utilisé dans l'entretien des vêtements désignant un traitement du tissu ou un cycle de lavage conçu pour éviter les faux plis et conserver un aspect lisse sans repassage.

A term used in clothing care, referring to a fabric treatment or laundry cycle designed to resist wrinkles and maintain a smooth appearance without ironing.

1. Fabric treatmentB1formal

   A chemical process applied to fabrics to resist wrinkles and maintain a smooth appearance after washing.

   apprêt infroissable

   • This shirt is made of permanent press cotton, so it doesn't need ironing.
   • Permanent press fabrics are popular for business attire.
   • The label says to wash on a permanent press cycle.

2. Washing machine cycleA2formal

   A specific cycle on a washing machine designed for synthetic or treated fabrics to reduce wrinkling.

   cycle déperlant / programme repassage facile

   • Use the permanent press setting for your polyester shirts.
   • The permanent press cycle uses a cool-down rinse to prevent wrinkles.
   • I always select permanent press for my work clothes.