preshrink
/priˈʃrɪŋk/
verb
- To shrink a fabric or garment before making it into a final product, so that it will not shrink later when washed.
- If you preshrink the fabric first, the finished dress will keep its shape.
- The factory uses a special process to preshrink the cotton before cutting the shirts.
- Manufacturers often preshrink denim to prevent jeans from fitting too tightly after washing.
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