Definition
greiges
noun
- Plural of greige; fabric or yarn in an unfinished state, between raw and fully processed, typically undyed and unbleached.
Usage: textile industry term; also spelled 'grège' or 'greige goods'
Examples
- The mill produces greiges that are later dyed and finished by other manufacturers.
- Greiges are more affordable than finished textiles because they require less processing.
- The designer selected several greiges to test different dyeing techniques.
- Quality control inspectors examine greiges for defects before they move to the finishing stage.
- Textile suppliers stock a variety of greiges in different weights and weaves.