yarn-dyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of yarn-dyed
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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What gave Mr. McKinnon confidence initially was that Cotswold held onto a tiny piece of the yarn-dyed shirting business that involved uniforms for the Metro-North and Long Island Railroads.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
“The transit workers that take your ticket wear a yarn-dyed shirt,” Mr. McKinnon said.
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
Supposedly the team went retro baseball-style with white fabric with yarn-dyed red and blue pinstripes, and heavy embroidery and applications�all within IOC-rules, we�re guessing.
From Time Magazine Archive
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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