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Matt-up (Verb)

Meaning

Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The overly processed wool matt-up and became stiff to the touch.
  • After repeated exposure to rain, the fibres on the sweater matt-up, changing its appearance entirely.
  • The natural oils in the angora yarn caused it to matt-up quickly, requiring careful maintenance.
  • The carders worked efficiently, ensuring the cotton did not matt-up and become unusable.
  • With each subsequent washing, the cashmere gloves continued to matt-up, losing some of their luxurious softness.

Synonyms

  • Felt
  • Matte Up
  • Matte
  • Mat
  • Felt Up
  • Mat Up

Hypernyms

  • Change
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