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.
Jacquard, named after its inventor, Mr. Jacquard, who also invented the semi-automatic loom. Jacquard is not a fabric but a weaving technique in which patterns are woven into the fabric. A “cut-yarn” jacquard is so named because, during weaving, certain weft threads are cut between the patterns instead of running continuously across the entire width of the fabric.
This azure blue floral silk jacquard on a white background is ideal for making jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, or formal wear. Its intricate floral pattern and delicate sheen also make it a particularly suitable choice for formal wear, evening wear, or couture-inspired garments.
Jacquard 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.