How heavy is a heavy weight sweatshirt? Well, it is heavier than a mid-weight and light weight version.
OK, you may not know the exact weight of the fabric, but you do understand that if the hangtag, retail signage, or website lists the following options, you have a general idea of the meaning.
- Light Weight
- Mid-Weight
- Heavy Weight
FYI, the heavy weight will keep you warmer.
fabric weight is measured in GSM which is grams per square meter. Or you can measure as ounces per square yard.
GSM is a metric measurement meaning grams per square metre. It is how much 1 square metre of fabric weighs. The higher the GSM number the denser the fabric will be.
Ounce per square yard (oz/sq2) is the imperial measurement (used in the United States).
This is NOT an exact science, but the follow is an example.
- A lightweight fabric is typically between 30- 150 GSM
- Medium weight 150-350 GSM
- Heavyweight 350+ GSM
- Again, above is NOT exact. Every supplier/factory manufactures differently. If you really want to know the weight of the fabric used to make your sweatshirt, contact the manufacturer.
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