yarn-dye

• Verb aus der Textilherstellung: Garn vor dem Weben oder Stricken färben, sodass die fertige Ware aus bereits gefärbten Fäden besteht.

A verb used in textile manufacturing to indicate the process of dyeing yarn before it is woven or knitted into fabric.

1. Dye before spinningC1formal

   To dye fibers or yarn before they are woven or knitted into fabric, resulting in more colorfast and vibrant textiles.

   Garn färben

   • The artisan prefers to yarn-dye the cotton for a more uniform color.
   • Yarn-dyed fabrics are known for their long-lasting hues.
   • They yarn-dye the wool before weaving it into tartan patterns.