permanent press
noun
1
: the process of treating a fabric with a chemical (such as a resin) and heat for setting the shape and for aiding wrinkle resistance
2
: material treated by permanent press
3
: the condition of material treated by permanent press
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Wash using a permanent press cycle, which has a cool-down method to reduce wrinkles, in cold water.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
For almost all of the picks of our list, the directive is to wash the sets on a cold, permanent press or gentle cycle with gentle laundry detergent and tumble dry on low or line dry.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
Standard dryers also include pre-set options depending on the fabric or items being dried—towels, delicates, and permanent press may sound familiar.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
It can be found in various household products, as well as permanent press fabrics, paints and coatings, lacquers and finishes.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2023
Know what the permanent press cycle is for?
—Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2021
An average washer may have regular, permanent press and delicate cycles.
—Rebecca Carhart, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022
Commonly used washing symbols are normal, permanent press, and delicate, which will align with the settings on your washer machine.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
For almost all of the picks of our list, the directive is to wash the sets on a cold, permanent press or gentle cycle with gentle laundry detergent and tumble dry on low or line dry.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
Standard dryers also include pre-set options depending on the fabric or items being dried—towels, delicates, and permanent press may sound familiar.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
It can be found in various household products, as well as permanent press fabrics, paints and coatings, lacquers and finishes.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2023
Know what the permanent press cycle is for?
—Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2021
An average washer may have regular, permanent press and delicate cycles.
—Rebecca Carhart, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022
Commonly used washing symbols are normal, permanent press, and delicate, which will align with the settings on your washer machine.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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“Permanent press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent%20press. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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