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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
colorfastfast-dyedfade-resistantshrink-resistantdurable
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-colorfastfugitiveprone to fadingdelicate

Regional Variations

🌐
General Brazilian Portuguese
resistente à lavagem
Standard translation used throughout Brazil in textile and fashion contexts
🏙️
São Paulo
lavável / à prova de lavagem
Common usage in commercial and industrial textile sectors
🇵🇹
Portugal
resistente à lavagem / cor fixa
Portuguese preference for 'cor fixa' (fixed color) is also common

Related Words

colorfastfastnessdye stabilitylaundry caretextile quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

color that won't bleed
long-lasting color
fade-proof fabric
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