Space-Dye
Space-dyeing happens before the machine ever runs: the yarn is dyed in repeating colour segments, then knitted. As the segment-dyed yarn feeds through, landscape stripes emerge row by row - the colour lives inside the yarn itself, not printed on the surface. And because the yarn feed varies slightly from piece to piece, every garment gets its own subtle striping signature.
How It Is Made
- 1
Segment dyeing. Yarn is dyed in repeating colour segments to your palette - teal into moss into cream, on a rhythm you approve.
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Feed & tension setup. Segment timing and feed tension are set so the stripe rhythm lands where your design wants it.
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Row-by-row knitting. The stripes emerge as the yarn feeds - no print, no after-dye, the colour is in the yarn.
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Variation & QC. Piece-to-piece variation is checked to stay within the look you approved - subtle, not random.
What It Is For
- One-of-a-kind striped cardigans and sweaters
- Fashion programs where print looks cheap
- Brand capsules with an artisan story
Our Capability
Space-dye programs run on our own flat-knit machines in Dalang. MOQ is 100 pieces per design, samples in 72 hours, bulk in 2-3 weeks, DDP to the USA and EU. See the technique on a finished garment at our space-dye cardigan page.
FAQ
What is space-dye knitting?
The yarn is dyed in repeating colour segments before knitting. As it feeds through the machine, the segments form landscape stripes - colour inside the yarn, not printed on top.
Space-dye vs printed stripes?
Print sits on the surface and cracks or fades. Space-dye colour is in the yarn itself, with a soft transition between tones that printing cannot copy.
Are two pieces identical?
No - and that is the point. The yarn feed varies slightly, so each garment carries its own subtle striping signature.
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Not sure this is the right craft for your design? Send the artwork anyway - our in-house team will recommend the technique that renders it best and quote both options.
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