adjective
- having been shrunk before being sold or used, especially of fabric or clothing
Usage: textile industry
Examples
- The preshrunken cotton shirt maintained its size after washing.
- She bought preshrunken fabric to avoid any surprises when making the dress.
- The label indicated that the jeans were made from preshrunken denim.
- Preshrunken materials are popular with home sewers.
- The manufacturer guarantees that all preshrunken garments will retain their fit.
- He preferred preshrunken t-shirts to avoid the hassle of sizing issues.