noun
yarn dyeing; thread dyeing before weaving
Technical term in textile production; refers to dyeing yarn or thread before it is woven into fabric, as opposed to piece dyeing.
先染めの糸を使うと、色落ちしにくい布ができる。
Using yarn-dyed thread produces fabric that resists fading.
この着物は先染めの技法で作られています。
This kimono is made using the yarn-dyeing technique.
Piece dyeing, where fabric is dyed after weaving, as opposed to 先染め (yarn dyeing before weaving).
Compound of 先 (saki, 'before') and 染め (some, 'dyeing'), referring to dyeing before weaving.