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Fabric Type |
Fabric Weight (GSM) |
Fabric Weight (oz/ yd²) |
Common Fabric Examples |
Common Uses |
Ultra Light |
Under 100 GSM |
Under 3 oz/yd² |
Chiffon, georgette, voile, lace, tulle |
Breezy dresses & blouses, lingerie, scarves |
Lightweight |
100 - 170 GSM |
3 - 5 oz/yd² |
Lightweight linen, cotton (shirting, chambray, batik, ikat), rayon challis, viscose twill, EcoVero viscose, Tencel jersey |
Tops, shirts, skirts, summer dresses |
Midweight |
170 - 340 GSM |
5 - 10 oz/yd² |
Midweight linen, twill, textured viscose linen, Tencel rib, Tencel + cotton jersey, bamboo jersey |
Pants, tops, structured dresses, lightweight jackets |
Heavyweight Bottomweight |
340 - 400 GSM |
10 - 11.8 oz/yd² |
Heavy canvas, denim, coating, fleece, ponte, jacquard, brocade |
Jeans, cozy sweaters, coats |
Ultra Heavy |
Over 400 GSM |
Over 11.8 oz/yd² |
Heavy duty denim, canvas, waxed cotton, coating, upholstery fabrics |
Cozy coats, winter wear, upholstery |
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