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.
The heavy silk satin is a satin 2.5 times heavier than its classic version. This version is a double-sided satin that has both sides shiny.
This copper 100% silk heavy double-sided satin has a heavier drape and allows the creation of beautiful evening dresses, refined and elegant pajamas.
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.