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preshrunk

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preshrunk
(of fabrics, garments, etc.) having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur

preshrunk [prē′shrəŋk]
(textiles)
Pertaining to a fabric that has been shrunk during manufacture in order to minimize later shrinkage.

preshrunk
1. Descriptive of concrete which has been mixed for a short period in a stationary mixer before being transferred to a transit mixer.
2. Descriptive of grout, mortar, or concrete that has been mixed 1 to 3 hr before placing to reduce shrinkage during hardening.


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In terms of fabrics you should can consider a duvet cover that is printed on preshrunk, superior grade, soft cotton, or that is made of 55% linen and 45% cotton and machine washable.
Teeshirts with hockey themes made of preshrunk heavy-weight cotton as well as long-sleeve tees and sweatshirts are available.
The ratio of shrunk to preshrunk wall length (circumferential) is 1.
 
 
 
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