washfast
[/ˈwɒʃfɑːst/ or /ˈwɔːʃfæst/]
adjective
🇧🇷 resistente à lavagem
1. Capable of withstanding repeated washing without fading, shrinking, or losing color or quality
This fabric is washfast and maintains its vibrant color even after multiple washes.
Este tecido é resistente à lavagem e mantém sua cor vibrante mesmo após várias lavagens.
2. Describing dyes or finishes that do not run or bleed when exposed to water and washing
The washfast dye ensures that the red shirt won't stain other clothes in the laundry.
O corante resistente à lavagem garante que a camiseta vermelha não manchará outras roupas na máquina de lavar.
💡 The term 'washfast' is primarily used in the textile, fashion, and garment industries in English-speaking countries. In Brazil, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of this quality when purchasing clothing, particularly as sustainability and durability become important factors. The concept relates to product durability and value for money, which is significant in Brazilian consumer culture.
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