delicate textiles

[ˈdɛlɪkət ˈtɛkstaɪlz]
noun phrasepl: delicate textiles
têxteis delicados
1. Fabrics and woven materials that are fragile, require careful handling, and are easily damaged by rough treatment, high temperatures, or harsh chemicals
Silk, lace, and chiffon are considered delicate textiles that need special care when washing.
Seda, renda e chiffon são considerados têxteis delicados que precisam de cuidados especiais na lavagem.
2. Fine quality fabrics often used for elegant or formal clothing and home furnishings
The boutique specializes in delicate textiles imported from Europe.
A boutique se especializa em têxteis delicados importados da Europa.
3. Garments or items made from such fragile materials requiring gentle washing and careful storage
Always hand wash delicate textiles in cold water to preserve their quality.
Sempre lave têxteis delicados à mão em água fria para preservar sua qualidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, proper care of delicate textiles is emphasized in laundry instructions and consumer education. In Brazil, there's a cultural appreciation for fine imported textiles and linens, which is reflected in the attention given to care instructions on clothing labels. The phrase is commonly found on garment tags and in household cleaning product marketing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fine fabricsfragile textilesdelicate fabricsgentle materialsfine materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
sturdy textilesdurable fabricsheavy textilesrobust materialsrough fabrics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
têxteis delicados
Standard term used in laundry care instructions and fashion contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tecidos finos
Often used interchangeably, emphasizing the fine quality aspect
São Paulo
têxteis frágeis
Common in commercial and industrial textile contexts
Portugal
têxteis delicados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'tecidos frágeis' is used

Related Words

hand washfabric caresilklacechiffongentle cycledelicate cycledry cleaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

handle with care
treat gently
delicate touch
fragile as silk
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