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Wrinkle-free

adj.capable, calmprofessional

What it means

Remaining smooth and neat without visible creases.

Reach for it when describing fabric or clothing that remains smooth with little or no ironing

The wrinkle-free uniforms stayed presentable throughout the long journey.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    no-iron

    consumer guidance promises ironing is unnecessary

    not when No-iron is an absolute care claim.

  • everyday

    smooth

    current surface appearance is the only claim

    not when Smoothness may result from recent ironing.

  • warm

    easy-care

    low maintenance across washing and drying is the benefit

    not when Easy-care includes more than wrinkle behavior.

  • professional

    crease-resistant

    the material resists fold marks under use

    not when Resistance allows some creasing.

  • formal

    pressed

    clothing has a crisp recently ironed appearance

    not when Pressed condition may disappear quickly.

Said against

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  • wrinkled
  • crease-prone
  • rumpled

It naturally appears in

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  • wrinkle-free shirt

    The wrinkle-free shirt emerged smooth after a crowded suitcase.

  • stay wrinkle-free

    Hang the trousers promptly so they stay wrinkle-free.

  • wrinkle-free finish

    A wrinkle-free finish reduced ironing without making the cloth stiff.

Where this comes from

Wrinkle-free can depend on chemical finishes and care conditions; avoid treating it as an absolute unless the test supports that claim.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.