A guide to fabric weight in grams per square meter
Fashion people know that a fabric’s heaviness and quality are directly related to its GSM and density. Textiles’ durability, resistance, and robustness are determined by their density and fabric weight. What are the characteristics of quality GSM numbers? To help you choose high-quality products, SANVT provides information on GSM and fabric weight.
It’s important to get one thing straight: fabrics must be heavy! You might have always considered fabric density to be fairly irrelevant in clothing, but this article will show you otherwise.
Besides the material choice, a textile’s density and weight are critical factors determining its quality, durability, functionality, and comfort. Why sweat in heavy textiles in summer and freeze in light fabrics in winter? We, therefore, offer a guide to the best GSM for different cotton garments, depending on the season. Now, let’s break it down.
Ideal GSM For Different Cotton Garments At a Glance:
- Summer T-Shirt: 120-160 g/m2
- Regular T-Shirt: 160-190g/m2
- Winter T-Shirt: 200-300 g/m2
- Classic Chino: 250-300 g/m2
- Winter Chino: 350-450 g/m2
- Sweatshirt: 300-400 g/m2