yarn-dyed

[ yahrn-dahyd ]

adjective

1. (of fabrics) woven from yarns previously dyed ( piece-dyed ).

yarn-dyed

adjective

1. (of fabric) dyed while still in yarn form, before being woven Compare piece-dyed

Word History and Origins

Origin of yarn-dyed¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Union delivers a take on workwear staples for its spring ‘23 collection by pairing unexpected textiles with colorways that break from the style’s traditional neutral color palette. Inspired by those fly ‘70s leisure suits, Union’s offerings include carpenter pants using custom yarn-dyed plaid in olive, blue, pink and brown.

From Los Angeles Times

Union delivers a take on workwear staples for its spring ‘23 collection by pairing unexpected textiles with colorways that break from the style’s traditional neutral color palette. Inspired by those fly ‘70s leisure suits, Union’s offerings include carpenter pants using custom yarn-dyed plaid in olive, blue, pink and brown.

From Los Angeles Times

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

He needed good yarn-dyed fabric to make his shirts.

From New York Times

Portugal and China are today the main producers of yarn-dyed flannel, Mr. Herman said.

From New York Times