static cling
noun
: the tendency of a material (such as fabric) to adhere to another material or surface because of a buildup of static electricity
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This best-selling lightweight layer with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings is made of the brand’s proprietary X-Static fabric, which prevents static cling and the growth of stinky bacteria.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Aside from softening fabrics, adding a pleasant scent, and reducing static cling, fabric softener is also an effective household cleaning tool.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
Wipe away static cling When static cling season begins, clothes might stick to you, or taking off your hat might make your hair stand up straight.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Aside from softening fabrics, adding a pleasant scent, and reducing static cling, fabric softener is also an effective household cleaning tool.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
Wipe away static cling When static cling season begins, clothes might stick to you, or taking off your hat might make your hair stand up straight.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Static cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20cling. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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