Fabric GSM:
GSM means Gram per Square Meter. That means the weight of fabric in grams per square meter. Which unit is (gm/m2). It is essential to know the weight of the fabric before manufacturing and after getting the finished fabric. In this article, we will know about the different fabric GSM and required yarn count.
Yarn Count:
The count is a numerical value, which expresses the coarseness or fineness of the yarn and also indicates the relationship between length and weight (the mass per unit length or the length per unit mass) of that yarn. It is very important to know the yarn count, especially in knitting. To become a successful textile personnel one must have out-and-out knowledge on yarn count and fabric gsm systems.
Different Fabric GSM and Their Required Yarn Count
There are given various fabric GSM and their required yarn count:
S/J without lycra:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 110 – 120 | 40 S – 36 S |
| 120 – 130 | 36 S – 32 S |
| 130 – 140 | 32 S – 28 S |
| 140 – 150 | 28 S |
| 150 – 160 | 26 S |
| 170 – 210 | 24 S |
Rib without lycra:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 180 – 190 | 36 S – 32 S |
| 190 – 200 | 30 S |
| 200 – 215 | 28 S |
| 215 – 230 | 26 S |
| 230 – 250 | 24 S |
| 250 – 300 | 24 S |
Interlock without lycra:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 200 – 220 | 34 S |
| 220 – 230 | 32 S |
| 230 – 250 | 30 S |
| 250 – 300 | 26 S |
40D Lycra Rib:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 230 – 240 | 32 S |
| 240 – 250 | 30 S |
| 250 – 280 | 26 S |
| 280 – 300 | 24 S |
Lacoste without lycra:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 180 – 190 | 30 S |
| 190 – 210 | 28 S |
| 210 – 230 | 26 S |
| 230 – 250 | 26 S |
40D Lycra S/J:
| Fabric G.S.M | Yarn Count |
| 180 – 190 | 34 S |
| 190 – 210 | 32 S |
| 210 – 220 | 30 S |
| 220 – 240 | 28 S |
| 240 – 250 | 26 S |
Author of this Article: Rofiquzzaman Raju Fabric Technologist, B.J.Group, Mawna, Gazipur Email: [email protected]