Melange
- Similar words
- Heather
Yarn or fabric produced by blending fibers of different colors during spinning to create a subtle mixed-color effect
A term meaning 'mixture' in French, referring to yarn made by blending fibers dyed in two or more colors during the spinning stage, or fabric woven using it. Unlike solid-colored fabrics, a subtle mixing of colors appears on the surface, with melange grey, made by blending white and black fibers, being particularly representative.
Melange fabricMELANGE FABRIC
Melange knittingMELANGE KNITAppearance
Unlike solid fabrics dyed uniformly in a single color, grayish-white speckles or subtle differences in contrast appear on the surface. Viewed up close, fibers of different colors are evenly intertwined, showing a gentle mottled look.
Use
It is most widely used in knitwear (circular knit) garments such as sweatshirts and hoodies, and is also frequently used in knitwear, mock necks, and wool fabrics for coats. In brand product lines, it is often indicated not only as a fabric type but also as a color name itself, such as 'MELANGE GREY'.
When choosing
Check whether 'melange yarn' is stated in the product description. Since there is a clear textural difference between solid gray and melange gray, it is recommended to check the grain of mixed fiber colors in the fabric close-up photos on the detail page.
Additional information
- Ply twisting (twisted yarn)
- Yarn made by twisting together threads of different colors, which differs from melange where fibers are blended at the raw cotton stage prior to spinning.
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