Yarn Count System for Grey GSM

Before about yarn count for grey gsm, we need to know what is yarn count and GSM are? So,

Yarn count: Yarn count indicates the fineness of the yarn. It varies according to weight with the length of the yarn.

G.S.M (gm/m²): For knitting, 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. It may also be calculated as below.

yarn count for grey gsm — Fig: Yarn Count CSP Strength Tester Machine

Yarn count used according to grey GSM:

Name of required fabric	Grey gsm	Finish gsm	Yarn count	Stitch length(mm)	Lycra count(D)	Machine gauge	Machine diameter
Single jersey	90	90	50/s cc	2.45		24	30
Single jersey	105	120	36/s cc	2.61		28	30
Single jersey	145	160	26/s cc	2.77		28	30
Single jersey	185	200	20/s cc	2.90		20	30
Single jersey	260	275	30/2 kc	3.10		18	30
Single jersey	135	150(silicon finish)	28/s kc	2.62		24	30
Single jersey (3% viscose)	165	180(after wash 190-200)	24/s kc	2.74		20	30
Slub single jersey (organic cotton)	100	110	40/s	2.61		24	34
Lycra single jersey	175	190	34/s cc	3	20	24	30
A/Stripe single jersey	195	210(after peach finish)	18/s cc	2.96		20	26
Multi feeder single jersey	195	“	20/s cc	3		24	36
STBPQ	165	180	28/s pc	2.55		24	30
STBPQ	185	200	24/s kc	2.68		24	30
STBPQ	215	230	20/s kc	2.96		24	30
Y/D STBPQ	210	220	18/s kc	3.10		20	30
Suede jersey	265	280	30/2 kc	3.10		18	30
Lycra fleece	245	260/270	30/s cc	2.8	20	24	30
Lycra Twill fleece	210	220	34/s cc	3.05	75/D poly	24	30
Frency	245	260	20/s kc	3.10		20	30
Lycra F/Terry	225	240	30/s cc	2.80	20	24	30
Thermal	210	220	26/s kc	3		18	30
Thermal	225	240	24/s kc	3.20		18	30
1×1 Normal Rib	210	220	28/s cc	2.70		18	30
H/F Lycra 2×1 Rib	385	400	20/s kc	2.87	70	18	40
2×1 Rib	225	240	24/s kc	2.75		18	30
Polo PQ	185	200	26/s	2.60		24	30