Cordless Pigment Dyed. Heat Treated. Built to Sell Higher.
Pigment-dyed hoodies aren't your standard dyed garments. The process happens after the hoodie is fully constructed, using high heat and extended wash cycles to drive pigment into the fabric surface. That heat intentionally breaks in the cotton, creating a faded, worn appearance that regular dyeing simply can't achieve.
Because of the heat involved, these hoodies are cut slightly larger on purpose. During the pigment-dye process, the cotton shrinks and settles. Once finished, pigment-dyed styles will never shrink smaller than non-pigment colors—they simply retain a slightly larger fit.
This is a longer, more expensive production process that adds handling, washing, and risk—one most manufacturers avoid. The payoff is visible: depth of color, uneven fades, and a broken-in look that feels worn from day one.
Treated garments like this are positioned and sold at higher retail. Customers recognize the finish, and brands benefit from stronger perceived value and higher margins.
IMPORTANT:
Cordless Charcoal Pigment-Dyed and Faded Black run a bit larger than the Cordless Vintage White, Vintage Black, and Heather Grey.
They're made bigger on purpose because high-heat dyeing shrinks the cotton.
After the dye process, they never shrink smaller than the non-pigment colors — they'll just fit slightly larger.
Pigment Dye Explained (Blog).
