mercerised
/ˈmɜːrsəraɪzd/
adjective
- Describing cotton fabric or thread that has been treated with a chemical to make it stronger, more lustrous, and easier to dye.
- Mercerised fabric is often used in high-quality dress shirts.
- She bought a roll of mercerised cotton for her embroidery project.
- The thread felt smoother and shinier because it was mercerised.