Piece-dyeing involves immersing entire rolls or bolts of greige goods into a dye bath. This process colors the finished textile uniformly before it is cut and sewn into garments. It is the most common and economical dyeing method for solid-colored fabrics, allowing manufacturers to weave base fabrics in bulk and dye them later to meet shifting color trends.
Heard on the job
We'll piece-dye this batch of cotton twill in navy blue to fulfill the fall uniform order.
Insider tip
Piece-dyeing is highly efficient for solid colors, but if the fabric contains a blend of different fibers, they may absorb the dye unevenly, creating an unintentional heathered look.