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Fabric Weight and Density
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Tex
A unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers and yarns, given as the weight in grams of 1,000 meters of yarn.
Cover Factor
A numerical value that indicates how much of the surface area of a fabric is covered by fibers, influenced by the yarns' density and fineness.
Density
The mass of material per unit volume, commonly measured in g/cm³ for fabrics and calculated using the mass divided by the volume.
GSM (Grams per Square Meter)
A metric measurement of the weight of fabric, indicating grams per square meter. It's measured by weighing a standard size of fabric.
OSY (Ounces per Square Yard)
A measurement of the weight of fabric in the imperial system, indicating ounces per square yard. Typically measured by weighing a one-yard cut of fabric.
Fabric Hand
A qualitative measure of the feel, weight, and softness of fabric, generally assessed by touch and experience rather than a quantitative measure.
Bulk Density
The mass of a fibrous material (like batting or insulation) per unit volume that includes both the fibers and the air space between fibers.
Denier
A unit of measurement for the linear mass density of fibers, calculated by the mass in grams of 9,000 meters of the fiber.
Momme
A non-metric unit used to measure the weight of silk fabrics, equivalent to the weight in pounds of a piece of fabric measuring 45 inches by 100 yards.
Compression Resilience
The ability of a textile, especially non-woven fabrics, to recover from compression, related to fabric density and fiber resilience.
Drape
A term describing how a fabric hangs and falls, influenced by the fabric's weight, density, and stiffness.
Thread Count
The density of threads in a fabric, measured by counting the number of threads contained in one square inch of fabric.
Ply
A term referring to the number of layers or threads that make up the fabric, affecting the fabric's thickness and weight.
Weave Density
The number of threads per unit area in a woven fabric, influencing fabric weight, strength, and texture.
Fabric Fineness
The quality of the fibers in terms of diameter and fineness, often measured in microns or by the fiber’s grade.
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