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relaxed finishing

[/rɪˈlækst ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento relaxado
1. A textile finishing process where fabric is allowed to shrink naturally without tension, resulting in a softer, more natural appearance and improved comfort
The cotton shirt features relaxed finishing, making it more comfortable and less prone to wrinkles.
A camiseta de algodão apresenta acabamento relaxado, tornando-a mais confortável e menos propensa a rugas.
2. In garment manufacturing, a treatment that reduces fabric stiffness and creates a lived-in or vintage aesthetic
Relaxed finishing gives the denim jeans a worn-in look right out of the store.
O acabamento relaxado dá aos jeans uma aparência desgastada já saindo da loja.
Synonyms
sanforized finishingsoft finishingnatural finishingenzyme finishing
Antonyms
rigid finishingtension finishingstiff finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento relaxado
standard term used in textile industry
São Paulo
acabamento relaxado / acabamento macio
both terms commonly used in fashion manufacturing hubs
Portugal
acabamento relaxado / acabamento solto
technical term used in textile production

Related Idioms & Phrases

soft to the touch
pre-shrunk fabric
vintage wash
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