permanent press

/ˌpʌrm(ə)nənt prɛs/
/ˈpʌmənɪnt prɛs/
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Definitions of permanent press
  1. noun
    a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape
    synonyms: durable press
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    type of:
    cloth, fabric, material, textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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