superwash
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From super- + wash, from a trademark of the 1970s.
Pronunciation
[edit]Adjective
[edit]superwash (not comparable)
- Describing wool that has been treated to make it machine-washable.
- 2007, Amy Swenson, Not Your Mama's Felting: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together, page 12:
- So, cotton, linen, superwash wool, and anything with nylon or acrylic or rayon or silk can instantly be ruled out for most projects.
- 2008, Kari Cornell, Jean Lampe, Retro Knits, page 63:
- The set is a wonderful gift to make for a new baby, and if worked in superwash wool or a washable blend it's sure to get lots of wear.