Basic Knowledge of Fabrics

1. Width (Fabric Width): The effective width of the fabric.
2. Yarn Count:

• Warp Yarn: The lengthwise direction of the fabric.
• Weft Yarn: The widthwise direction of the fabric.

3. Yarn:

• The finer the yarn, the softer the fabric.
• S (Count): The higher the count, the finer the fabric.
• D (Denier): For synthetic fibers, the higher the D, the coarser the fabric.
• UM (Micron): For top fibers, the higher the micron, the coarser the fabric.

4. Polyester-Cotton (TC):

• Polyester accounts for more than 60%, and cotton accounts for less than 40%.
• Cotton-Polyester (CVC):
  • Cotton accounts for more than 60%, and polyester accounts for less than 40%.

      6, Fabric Weight

• Regular fabric weight: g/m (grams per meter)
• Silk fabric weight: mm (momme)
• Denim fabric weight: OZ (ounce)
• Knitted fabric weight: kg (kilogram)

       6, Fabric Price

• Woven fabric: Yuan per meter
• Knitted fabric: Yuan per kilogram
• Denim fabric: Yuan per yard

      7, Width Conversion

• Regular fabric: g/m
• g/m width = g/m²
• 1mm = 4.3056g/m²
• 1oz = 28.3465g
• 1kg = 1000g

      8, Length Conversion Units

• Regular fabric length units: m (meter), in (inch)
• Denim fabric: Y (yard)
• 1in = 2.54cm = 0.0254m
• 1y = 0.9144m

Fabric Weight

• Short-sleeved T-shirt: 100% cotton with micro-elasticity, moisture-absorbent and breathable.
• Long-sleeved T-shirt: 95% cotton and 5% spandex (Function of spandex: increase elasticity and comfort). It is elastic, soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbent and breathable.
• Long-sleeved T-shirt: 50% modal, 45% cotton and 5% spandex (Modal: soft and smooth, good water absorption and breathability). The long-sleeved T-shirt is elastic, soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbent and breathable, with fine drape.

  9. Weight of Down Jackets

• Warm climate (above 0°C): 100 grams to 200 grams.
• Cold climate (-10°C to 0°C): 300 grams to 500 grams.
• Extremely cold climate (below -30°C): more than 600 grams.