Fabric Dictionary

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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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