Definition of gray goods in US English:
gray goods
plural nounˈɡrā ˌɡo͝odzˈɡrā ˌɡo͝odz
1Newly manufactured fabrics that have not been subjected to whitening processes.
Example sentencesExamples
- A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitnie units., gray goods are used as well.
- So my first question is about sources for raw goods, gray goods they were called.
- Now, with 120 million yards of gray goods on its hands, U.S.C.C. has had to turn to U.S. textile mills for help.
- With advanced production equipment, complete management system and strong technical force, our company can produce all kinds of gray goods for more than 1 million meters each month.
- Broadwoven plain weave poplin and broadcloth fabric (gray goods), chiefly spun polyester mixed with carded cotton
2Goods traded in a gray market.
Example sentencesExamples
- The volume of gray goods imported into the United States is substantial.
- Lower courts have excluded gray goods where differences might lead to consumer confusion or deception, but have permitted importation if there are few, if any, differences.
- The US Customs Service has adopted a new "gray goods" rule which provides protection to US trademark owners against the importation of gray goods.
- Authorized goods have a stronger effect on brand equity than gray goods.