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permanent-press

/ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt ˌpres/

Traduction: Se dit d'un tissu ou d'un vêtement ayant subi un traitement chimique pour résister aux plis et conserver sa forme après lavage.

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adjective

/ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt ˌpres/B2formalamericantechnical
  • frSe dit d'un tissu ou d'un vêtement ayant subi un traitement chimique pour résister aux plis et conserver sa forme après lavage.

Describes a fabric or garment that has been chemically treated to resist wrinkles and hold its shape after washing.

  1. Wrinkle-resistant fabricB1formal

    Describes a type of fabric that has been chemically treated to resist wrinkles and maintain its shape, requiring little or no ironing.

    frinfroissable (traitement permanent)

    • He bought a permanent-press shirt for his business trip.
    • These permanent-press trousers look neat without ironing.
    • Permanent-press sheets are convenient for busy households.

    Synonymescrease-resistantdrip-drydurable presswrinkle-resistant

Formes
  • more permanent-press comparative form
  • most permanent-press superlative form