Different Fabric GSM and Their Required Yarn Count

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

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