Pinwale pique finish is ...

• A. Bleached
• B. Garment dyed
• C. Natural
• D. Piece dyed / pigment overprint

Answer: (D)

Color application method for pinwale pique fabrics is being tested. Pinwale pique has a textured, ridged surface, so the way the color is added must preserve that texture. Piece dyeing dyes the entire fabric length before cutting, giving uniform color throughout both the yarns and the knit structure, which works well with the raised wales. Pigment overprinting applies color to the surface after weaving, sitting on top of the texture and often highlighting the pinwale pattern while keeping the finish visible and crisp. Bleaching would remove color, natural means undyed, and garment dye colors the finished garment rather than the yardage, which is less typical for this woven pique. Therefore, pinwale pique finish is best described by color methods that color the fabric itself either through piece dyeing or pigment overprint.