Fabric Dictionary

Fabric Dictionary

Yarn

A continuous spun thread made from multiple strands of natural and/or synthetic fibers. The basis of any fabric's knit or woven construction.

Uses:

  • • fabric construction
  • • crocheting
Yarn Dyeing

A method of dyeing a fabric while the material is still in its yarn form prior to having been woven or knit. Yarn dyed materials hold their color better than piece dyed ones.

Pros:

  • • color fastness
  • • able to have multiple colors in one material

Cons:

  • • high loss of fiber count in threads
  • • not cost effective
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