yarn-dyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of yarn-dyed
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He needed good yarn-dyed fabric to make his shirts.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
Portugal and China are today the main producers of yarn-dyed flannel, Mr. Herman said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
Mr. Winthrop specified that he wanted to make yarn-dyed flannel, not flannel in which the pattern is simply printed onto the fabric.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
The ubiquitous cookware store has a handsome yarn-dyed pure linen apron called the Calias Striped apron, $39.95.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2014
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)
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