fabric softener

noun

1. a substance added to fabrics during laundering to make them puffier and softer.

Example Sentences

Avoid using bleach or fabric softener, both of which could damage the fibers.

From Popular-Science

After that, only wash the garment as needed—and keep in mind that washers and dryers can be tough on fabrics, so you’ll reduce product’s life span if you overdo it—and don’t use bleach or fabric softeners.

From Outside Online

What not to wash with Avoid fabric softener, hot water, and high-spin settings.

From Outside Online

Add one cup of vinegar to the rinse water, and do not use a fabric softener sheet when drying your sheets.

From Washington Post