Yarn-dyed and piece-dyed describe when colour is applied during the fabric-making process. The difference affects a fabric’s appearance, colour consistency and typical use.
How They Differ
- Yarn-dyed: individual yarns are dyed before weaving or knitting, allowing patterns like stripes and checks to be woven directly into the fabric. Colour tends to be deep and stable.
- Piece-dyed: fabric is woven or knitted first in its natural (greige) colour, then dyed as a finished piece. Common for solid-colour fabrics and gives more flexibility on colour ordering.
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