DTM

abbreviationShop talkTextiles

The instruction to dye a zipper, button, or trim in the exact same color as the main fabric.

DTM stands for dyed to match. It is a specification on a tech pack telling the factory that a trim component must be custom-dyed to blend perfectly with the garment's base fabric. This ensures zippers, threads, and buttons do not clash with the final colorway.

Heard on the job

Check the bill of materials to see if the pocket zippers are DTM or if we're using a contrast color.