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superwash en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

From super- + wash, from a trademark of the 1970s.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Of wool, that has been treated to make it machine-washable.
    • So, cotton, linen, superwash wool, and anything with nylon or acrylic or rayon or silk can instantly be ruled out for most projects. 2007, Amy Swenson, Not Your Mama's Felting: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together, page 12:
    • 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. 2008, Kari Cornell, Jean Lampe, Retro Knits, page 63: