How to Determine Yarn Count

Simplified Yarn Calculation: By definition, one’s count means a bundle of 840 yards which weighs one pound. Similarly, 10s determine yarn count means 10 bundles (each of 840 yards length) in one pound. It should be borne in mind that, 1 pound = 7000 grains 1 pennyweight (dwt.) = 24 grains 1 lea =120 yards … Read more

How to Determine Resultant Count

How to Determine Resultant Count (1)

Determine Resultant count: Usually refers to a twisted or folded yarn. When two or more threads are folded or twisted into a single strand form, the resultant thread is designated as “twisted” or “folded” yarns are formed when two or more of these already twisted yarns are again folded. Yarns such as fishnet yarns, cords, … Read more

How to Calculate Yarn Diameter from Count

Finding Yarn diameter of a given count of yarn: Yarn Diameter from Count can be found out by extracting the square root of the total yards in a pound of the given count and then subtracting 10 percent from the result. The yarn diameter in inches is reciprocal. In this article, we know how to … Read more

Calculation of Fabric GSM

G.S.M Calculation: GSM means grams per square meter. In knitting fabric, it is the main parameter. It is controlled by loop length. If loop length increases GSM will decrease and vice versa. It is measured by GSM cutter & electric balance. In this article, we will know the calculation of fabric GSM. GSM: The GSM of fabric is … Read more