Yarn Count System for Grey GSM

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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 
Author of this Article:
Rofiquzzaman Raju
Fabric Technologist,
B.J.Group, Mawna, Gazipur
Email: [email protected]

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