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Finishing & performance

How does finishing change the GSM (g/m²) of a knit?

The Alteks Tricot team
The Knit Journal · 1 min read

Finished GSM differs from greige GSM: shrinkage in length and width raises it, while stretching on the stenter lowers it. Compacting raises it by a few percent; brushing and shearing remove fibre and reduce it slightly. Softener adds a negligible amount. Buyers measure GSM on finished fabric, with a usual tolerance of about ±5%. Ask the supplier for the finished GSM and the condition under which it was measured (after relaxation, at standard temperature and humidity) and compare lots using the same method.

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