Colored fabric is made primarily through dyeing processes, most commonly piece dyeing and yarn dyeing.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Yarn Dyeing: Individual yarns are dyed before being woven or knitted into fabric. This method is often used for fabrics with stripes, checks, or other patterns where different colored yarns are required.
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Piece Dyeing: A continuous length of already woven or knitted "greige goods" (unfinished fabric) is passed through a hot dye solution. This is predominantly used when a solid color is desired for the entire fabric.
These two methods are the workhorses of the fabric dyeing industry, particularly for cotton, a widely used textile.
