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.
Crepe, also called crepe cady or caddy, is a flowing fabric known for its elegant appearance. Unlike “satin-backed crepe”, this version has two matte sides.
This 100% silk dark blue crepe is ideal for making dresses, shirts, skirts, pants, lingerie and stage outfits as well as for decoration. Its 100% silk composition gives it unparalleled texture and inelegance.
Note on the color: This blue is a very dark shade, almost close to blue-tinged black. Next to a truly black crepe, however, the difference between the two is noticeable.
Crepe made in Italy.
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.