piece-dyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of piece-dyed
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Try to find a fabric that is not just a solid color or piece-dyed.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2020
If on the other hand, the interior of the yarn is not so highly colored as the exterior, it is piece-dyed.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
Why is a yarn-dyed fabric faster than a piece-dyed? b.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
A good reason for making it piece-dyed is that this method is much cheaper than if the yarn is dyed previous to the weaving.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
On piece-dyed goods part of the finishing is done before and part after the dyeing process.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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