permanent press
noun
1
: the process of treating a fabric with a chemical (such as a resin) and heat for setting the shape and for aiding wrinkle resistance
2
: material treated by permanent press
3
: the condition of material treated by permanent press
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There were no media accommodations built into the new clubhouse and team area beyond left field, where the River Cats and A’s could have built a permanent press conference room, media work room or modern press box, which are common in other ballparks.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Every dryer’s settings might look slightly different based on the manufacturer (permanent press, steam dry, delicates, timed dry, and so on).
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Use the delicate or permanent press cycle for thin fabrics, and the normal cycle for towels or heavier fabrics.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Warm water is also ideal for washing white clothes made of rayon or denim, and clothing labeled as permanent press.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Wash using a permanent press cycle, which has a cool-down method to reduce wrinkles, in cold water.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
For almost all of the picks of our list, the directive is to wash the sets on a cold, permanent press or gentle cycle with gentle laundry detergent and tumble dry on low or line dry.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
Standard dryers also include pre-set options depending on the fabric or items being dried—towels, delicates, and permanent press may sound familiar.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Every dryer’s settings might look slightly different based on the manufacturer (permanent press, steam dry, delicates, timed dry, and so on).
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Use the delicate or permanent press cycle for thin fabrics, and the normal cycle for towels or heavier fabrics.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Warm water is also ideal for washing white clothes made of rayon or denim, and clothing labeled as permanent press.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Wash using a permanent press cycle, which has a cool-down method to reduce wrinkles, in cold water.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
For almost all of the picks of our list, the directive is to wash the sets on a cold, permanent press or gentle cycle with gentle laundry detergent and tumble dry on low or line dry.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
Standard dryers also include pre-set options depending on the fabric or items being dried—towels, delicates, and permanent press may sound familiar.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
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“Permanent press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent%20press. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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