Fabric softener is a liquid that makes washed cloth feel soft. Add fabric softener.
It coats the fibres, which is exactly why it should never go near towels or sportswear. Fabric softener also reduces how well a fabric breathes, which most labels do not mention.
1nounfabric softenerA liquid that makes washed cloth feel soft.
“The fabric softener drawer had not been cleaned in three years.”
fabric softener is a product.
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