piece-dyed

[ pees-dahyd ]

adjective

1. dyed after weaving ( yarn-dyed ).

piece-dyed

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of piece-dyed¹

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

In searching for art textiles, one would not find much encouragement in this particular variety of linsey woolsey, but the unbleached, uncoloured material which is woven for all kinds of household use, or piece-dyed for men’s wear, is quite a different thing.

From Project Gutenberg

Linsey woolsey even when “piece-dyed” has something of this effect, and judicious and artistic colour treatment would complete its claims to be considered an art textile.

From Project Gutenberg

These two varieties of artistic homespun can by experiment be made to cover a great deal that is beautiful and artistic in manufacture, and yet it leaves untouched the extensive field of plain piece-dyed or yarn-dyed weavings.

From Project Gutenberg

If on the other hand, the interior of the yarn is not so highly colored as the exterior, it is piece-dyed.

From Project Gutenberg