Topic
Reading a fabric
GSM, width, construction and spec sheets: the numbers that describe a cloth.
8 articles
What GSM Means for Uniform FabricWhat 150, 200, 210 and 220 GSM mean in fabric, with a GSM chart by garment and industry, normal weight variation, and how to check GSM on a swatch yourself.
Shirting GSM, Show-Through and Why Light Shirts Need More Than WeightWhy a white or sky uniform shirt shows the vest through it even at a respectable GSM, what cover factor and yarn count have to do with it, and how to check a swatch before you commit.
How to Read a Fabric Spec SheetA plain-language guide to the terms on a uniform fabric spec: composition, GSM, width, weave, colour and finish, and what each one tells a buyer.
Fabric Construction: Reading Count x Count and EPI x PPIA beginner's lesson on reading a fabric construction such as 2/40 x 2/40, 120 x 80: what each number means, how ply is written, how construction drives GSM, cover, feel and cost, and how to compare two quotes line by line.
Fabric Width and Cutting Yield ExplainedWhy fabric width changes how many garments you get per metre, and how to compare pricing fairly across different widths.
36 Inch vs 58 Inch Shirting: Which Width to OrderThe same shirting quality woven in 36 inch and 58 inch: how each width changes the cutting plan, metres per shirt and what you should actually compare on a quote.
Than, Gaj, Panna: Fabric Unit Conversion ChartHow many meters in 1 than? The answer varies by mill, so check before you pay. Than, gaj, panna, yard and meter conversion chart, plus extra length for checks.
Fabric-Type Glossary: Gabardine, Matty, Twill, SergeA plain-language glossary explaining gabardine, matty, twill and serge, the fabric-type names buyers hear when sourcing uniform suiting in India, and how they map to real constructions.
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