permanent presses

A form of permanent press — A characteristic of a fabric, especially one used in clothing, often created by applying a chemical treatment and pressure, which causes lasting resistance to wrinkling and retention of pleats and creases.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of permanent press
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