Piece Dyeing

Piece dyeing adds color after the fabric has been woven or knitted. Yarn-dyed fabric is made from yarn colored before fabric formation, while garment dyeing happens after sewing.

How It Works

The fabric is prepared for its fiber and construction, dyed and fixed on suitable equipment, then cleaned of unfixed dye and finished. Equipment and dye selection depend on the fiber, shade, and fabric.

Uses and Benefits

One greige fabric can be dyed in different shades to fill different orders. Piece dyeing works especially well for a uniform solid shade and lets you choose the color after the fabric is made.

Limitations

Check shade variation between lots, along the roll, and between the face and back. A yarn-dyed plaid formed by different warp and weft colors calls for a different construction or coloration approach.

What to Check

Make a lab dip on the intended fabric, check it under the agreed lighting, and compare shade across production lots. Specify wash and dry or wet crocking fastness as relevant.