non-iron, a.
[Cf. non- 5 b.]
Of clothes, fabrics, etc.: that does not require ironing after being washed.
| 1957 Woman 16 Nov. 25/4 Cottons and rayons with a special finish—that is ones that have been made crease-resistant, drip-dry or non-iron cannot be dyed at home. 1971 Vogue 15 Sept. 43/1 Thick soft American towels, non-iron sheets. 1975 Times 27 Sept. 16/1 Easily washable and non-iron fabrics. |