g/ml or g/m²: how to convert a fabric’s weight
g/ml tells you what the metre you buy weighs, g/m² what the fabric itself weighs. The formula, a table by width, and when to look at which.
Chiffon is a transparent, vaporous and light fabric. It is very appreciated for its lightness.
This chiffon with a floral paisley print in green, purple and brown tones on a pale green background is used for making all light and airy clothes but also for making scarves and stoles as well as for decoration and creative hobbies.
This print is also available in silk satin.
From the journal
g/ml tells you what the metre you buy weighs, g/m² what the fabric itself weighs. The formula, a table by width, and when to look at which.
Momme measures how much a square metre of silk weighs. Where it comes from, how to work it out from our weights in g/ml, and what it does (or doesn’t) tell you about a fabric.