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Why GSM Alone Doesn't Define Fabric Quality

Why GSM Alone Doesn't Define Fabric Quality

Oct 5, 2024

Oct 5, 2024
green clothes hanger
green clothes hanger
green clothes hanger

Introduction

When it comes to fabrics, GSM often takes the spotlight - but it’s only part of the story. While GSM measures a fabric’s weight, true quality lies in the details: the fiber, the weave, and the finishing. From lightweight silks to dense cottons, craftsmanship and material choice define comfort, durability, and value far more than thickness alone.

Main Discussion

GSM (grams per square metre) indicates how heavy or thick a fabric is, helping determine whether a T-shirt or hoodie feels light, medium, or warm. However, GSM alone does not define quality. Our T-shirts and hoodies use poly-cotton fabrics, combining cotton’s natural softness and breathability with polyester’s durability and shape retention. This blend ensures comfort, easy maintenance, and long-lasting wear, making it ideal for both everyday and active use. Spun fabrics provide a smooth, refined surface and a soft hand feel, while Kuilty fabrics offer extra thickness and structure, giving hoodies warmth and a premium, sturdy look without compromising flexibility.


Finishing processes further elevate fabric quality. Silicon wash gives a silky-smooth texture, reduces pilling, and enhances the premium feel, while bio wash (enzyme wash) naturally softens the fabric, removes rough fibers, and improves color brightness and print clarity. Together, the right combination of GSM, poly-cotton blend, knitting style, and finishing creates garments that feel soft, look rich, and retain comfort and durability through everyday wear.

gray and black chevron textile
gray and black chevron textile
gray and black chevron textile
a close up of a machine cutting a piece of wood
a close up of a machine cutting a piece of wood
a close up of a machine cutting a piece of wood

Key Takeaways

A higher GSM means thicker fabric, but comfort and durability depend on material, knit, and finishing—not just weight.

Combining cotton’s softness with polyester’s strength makes fabrics long-lasting, breathable, and easy to care for.

Spun fabrics feel smooth and soft, while Kuilty fabrics provide a thicker, premium body ideal for hoodies.

Silicon and bio washes improve softness, reduce pilling, and keep garments looking fresh after multiple washes.

The best T-shirts and hoodies come from the right balance of GSM, fiber blend, knitting quality, and finishing—not just fabric thickness.

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