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sanforized finishing

[/ˈsænfərɪzd ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento sanforizado
1. A textile finishing process that reduces fabric shrinkage, primarily in cotton, by mechanically compressing the fabric fibers
This cotton shirt has sanforized finishing to prevent shrinking after washing.
Esta camiseta de algodão possui acabamento sanforizado para evitar encolhimento após a lavagem.
2. A treatment applied to fabrics that ensures dimensional stability and maintains the original size and shape after repeated washings
The jeans feature sanforized finishing, guaranteeing minimal shrinkage.
A calça jeans possui acabamento sanforizado, garantindo encolhimento mínimo.
Synonyms
shrinkage controldimensional stability treatmentpre-shrunk finishingSanfor process
Antonyms
untreated fabricraw fabricnon-stabilized finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento sanforizado
standard term used in textile industry
Portugal
acabamento sanforizado
same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical textile terminology
Technical/Industrial
processo Sanfor
refers to the proprietary Sanfor process itself

Related Idioms & Phrases

pre-shrunk guarantee
wash-fast fabric
true-to-size garment
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