noun
- a fabric or material that has been treated to resist wrinkling and maintain a pressed appearance with minimal ironing
Usage: often used in textiles and clothing manufacturing
adjective
- describing fabric or clothing that resists wrinkling and retains a pressed appearance after washing
Usage: commonly applied to cotton blends and synthetic fabrics
Examples
- These pressback trousers are perfect for travel because they don't wrinkle easily.
- The shirt is made from a pressback cotton blend that requires minimal ironing.
- Pressback fabrics became popular in the 1960s as a convenient alternative to traditional cotton.
- She chose a pressback dress for the business trip to avoid packing an iron.
- The pressback finish on these pants helps them maintain their shape throughout the day.