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.
Satin is a fine, supple fabric that is generally shiny on the right side and matte on the reverse. Its smooth appearance and silky feel are due to the weave of the fabric. It is used both in haute couture and ready-to-wear.
This beige wool satin, which also contains 38% silk, is ideal for making dresses, pants, suits and other ensembles.
High-end wool satin 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.
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