piece-dyed

American  

[pees-dahyd] / ˈpisˌdaɪd /

adjective

1. dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn-dyed).

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piece-dyed British  

adjective

1. (of fabric) dyed after weaving Compare yarn-dyed

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Etymology

Origin of piece-dyed

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Try to find a fabric that is not just a solid color or piece-dyed.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2020

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)

Being a common and popular material for summer wear, it is usually made as a piece-dyed fabric.

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)

In the case of yarn-dyed fabrics the dyestuff has penetrated through the yarn, while in the case of piece-dyed fabrics the dyestuff has no chance to penetrate as completely as the yarn-dyed fabric.

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)