Refers to a wavy or crimped texture, often used for hair, fabric, or fibers. Technical term in textile engineering.
This fiber has strong crimp, giving it a fluffy texture.
Add crimp to the hair with a perm.
Standard kanji spelling for crimp or crinkle, especially in textile contexts.
Variant spelling using 巻 (roll/wind) instead of 捲 (roll up).
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; けん is written in kana.
Compound of 捲 (roll up, wind) and 縮 (shrink, contract). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with crimped or wavy texture.