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    Interesting thread and thanks for starting it.

    Side question for Barb and any others with the knowledge: do the weaving (and dyeing) companies use or recognize the Pantone color scales and IDs? It would seem that using them could eliminate a lot of color
    discussions during planning, i.e. "please match Pantone 17-0627" instead of "sort of a yellow-y olive but not too flat."

    Pantone does have a separate catalog for "Fashion and Home" including references for dyed cotton.

    Just wondering, and thanks!
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    I've never been offered that as an option, but, then again, I've never asked for a custom dyed thread color. I've always worked with the stock colors that a weaver offers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CameronCat View Post
    Interesting thread and thanks for starting it.

    Side question for Barb and any others with the knowledge: do the weaving (and dyeing) companies use or recognize the Pantone color scales and IDs? It would seem that using them could eliminate a lot of color
    discussions during planning, i.e. "please match Pantone 17-0627" instead of "sort of a yellow-y olive but not too flat."

    Pantone does have a separate catalog for "Fashion and Home" including references for dyed cotton.

    Just wondering, and thanks!
    No, the weaving and dyeing companies don't seem to use Pantone references. It would indeed make like so much easier if they did.

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