Where does Pin Dot come from?

Pin Dot comes from the United Kingdom, Western Europe, first documented in c. 1900s.

Plate No. 012pattern

First documented: c. 1900s
Origin: Western Europe, United Kingdom
Fiber: cotton, wool
Weave: woven or printed
Family: dots

Plate No. 012 · pattern

Pin Dot

The pin dot is a pattern of tiny, tightly spaced dots, the smallest member of the dotted family. At a distance the cloth reads as a textured solid, which makes it a quiet choice for shirting and neckwear. It is the dotted equivalent of the pinstripe among lines.

Illustration: a gentleman's outfitters interior in the 1930s, glass counters, racks of dark neckties, a clerk at a distance reaching to a high shelf — A gentleman's outfitters interior in the 1930s, glass counters, racks of dark neckties, a clerk at a distance reaching to a high shelf.

Named for

Named for the size of the dot, no larger than a pinhead.

Common questions

What is Pin Dot made of?: The pin dot is a pattern of tiny, tightly spaced dots, the smallest member of the dotted family. It is traditionally made of cotton or wool.
Where does Pin Dot come from?: Pin Dot comes from the United Kingdom, Western Europe, first documented in c. 1900s.
What is Pin Dot named after?: Named for the size of the dot, no larger than a pinhead.