piece-dyed

[ pees-dahyd ]
/ ˈpisˌdaɪd /

adjective

dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn-dyed).

Origin of piece-dyed

First recorded in 1835–45

Example sentences from the Web for piece-dyed

  • Piece-dyed fabrics may be distinguished from yarn-dyed fabrics by unraveling threads of each kind.

    Textiles |William H. Dooley
  • 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.

    Textiles |William H. Dooley
  • On piece-dyed goods part of the finishing is done before and part after the dyeing process.

    Textiles |William H. Dooley
  • Being a common and popular material for summer wear, it is usually made as a piece-dyed fabric.

    Textiles |William H. Dooley

British Dictionary definitions for piece-dyed

piece-dyed

adjective

(of fabric) dyed after weaving Compare yarn-dyed