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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tie-dyeverb

    dye after knotting the fabric to produce an irregular pattern

    "The flower children tie-dye their T-shirts"

Wiktionary

  1. tie-dyenoun

    A shirt that has been tie-dyed.

  2. tie-dyeverb

    To tie strings around (fabric or clothing) and then dye it, in such a manner that the tied parts do not get colored.

Wikipedia

  1. Tie-dye

    Tie-dye is a term used to describe a number of resist dyeing techniques and the resulting dyed products of these processes. The process of tie-dye typically consists of folding, twisting, pleating, or crumpling fabric or a garment, before binding with string or rubber bands, followed by the application of dye or dyes. The manipulations of the fabric before the application of dye are called resists, as they partially or completely prevent ('resist') the applied dye from coloring the fabric. More sophisticated tie-dye may involve additional steps, including an initial application of dye before the resist, multiple sequential dyeing and resist steps, and the use of other types of resists (stitching, stencils) and discharge. Unlike regular resist-dyeing techniques, modern tie-dye is characterized by the use of bright, saturated primary colors and bold patterns. These patterns, including the spiral, mandala, and peace sign, and the use of multiple bold colors, have become clichéd since the peak popularity of tie-dye in the United States the 1960s and 1970s. The vast majority of tie-dye garments and objects produced for wholesale distribution use these designs, with many being mass-produced. In the 21st century, a revived interest in more 'sophisticated' tie-dye techniques emerged in the fashion and hobby industry, characterized by simple motifs, monochromatic color schemes, a focus on fashionable garments and fabrics other than cotton, and the pursuit of tie-dye as an art form, rather than a commodity.

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  1. tie-dye

    Tie-dye is a technique of dyeing fabric, typically cotton, by tying or wrapping sections of it with string, rubber bands, or other materials to create patterns. The fabric is then submerged in dye, resulting in vibrant and unique designs characterized by colorful, irregular patterns and streaks.

Wikidata

  1. Tie-dye

    Tie-dye is a process of tying and dyeing a piece of fabric or cloth which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world. Tie-dyeing is accomplished by folding the material into a pattern, and binding it with string or rubber bands. Dye is then applied to only parts of the material. The ties prevent the entire material from being dyed. Designs are formed by applying different colors of dyes to different sections of the wet fabric. A wet t-shirt is much easier to dye than a dry t-shirt. Once complete, the material is rinsed, and the dye is set.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tie-dye in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tie-dye in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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