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GARMENT DYED vs. FABRIC/MILL DYED

We thought we would let you in on a little manufacturing 101 -the difference between Garment Dyed and Fabric/Mill Dyed.  While there are the more obvious differences, let's nerd out together on those more subtle ones.

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The LS16001 Urban Pullover Hoodie has been fabric/mill dyed which means the fabric is dyed before the garment is cut and sewn.  This method creates a uniform, consistent color across the entire garment and typically has a cleaner, newer look.

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The LS16001GD Urban Pullover Hoodie has been garment dyed which means the fabric was dyed after it was cut and sewn. This method creates a softer, broken-in feel, and the color may appear slightly washed out, or more “lived-in”. Garment dyeing also results in  more subtle color variations, especially at seams and edges giving it that unique, worn-in aesthetic.