Fabric count is a way of expressing yarn, usually in “fixed weight” (this calculation method is also (divided into metric count and imperial count), the inch count (S) represents, that is: under the common moisture regain condition (8.5%), how many pieces of spun yarn weighing one pound per skein have a length of 840 yards of skein is the count.
Usually, when doing fabric business, several professional terms are often involved, such as count, Density, so what impact does the fabric count and density have on the quality of the fabric? Some people may still be confused, so let’s give you some information.
What are the benefits of having more threads
The higher the count, the The finer the wool, the smoother the wool texture and the higher the relative price. However, the fabric count is not necessarily related to the fabric quality. Fabrics with a count of more than 100 can be called “super”. The concept of count is more applicable to worsted fabrics and has little significance for woolen fabrics. For example, woolen fabrics such as Harris tweed have very low count.
The more The larger, the finer the yarn
Count is the most important indicator to measure the quality of fabrics. It is easy to understand. It actually describes the thickness of the yarn. The larger the count, the thinner the yarn. The diameter of 250-count wool has reached 11 microns. The finer the yarn, the more refined and delicate the style of the woven fabric.
The higher the density, the better the waterproofing
Because of its high density, fabrics with high thread count are still It can be waterproof. Don’t worry if liquids such as red wine, tea, juice, etc. spill on the clothes. The liquid will only roll on the fabric and will not penetrate. This kind of functional clothes will be less cautious and more free and easy. .
The pursuit of ultra-fine yarn is not necessarily a good thing
A yarn that is too thin is extremely difficult to produce , it is easy to break. For example, a Chinese group has produced 300-count fabrics. However, because the wearing performance is so poor, it can only be displayed at fabric fairs and has no practical value at all. Therefore, while pursuing ultrafine fibers, we must first ensure that the raw materials have superior properties.
Fabrics with a count of more than 100 and a count of less than 300 are popular high-end fabrics on the market. Will there be a number of fabrics with a count of more than 300 in the future? We can look forward to fabrics with very good performance. Maybe such ultra-high-count fabrics will appear in the future.
Simply speaking, the quality of the fabric is not directly related to the count of the fabric, but the larger the yarn count, the more delicate and soft the fabric will be. ; The higher the density of the fabric, the better the waterproofness of the fabric, so if you have requirements for the waterproof function of the fabric, you can make a judgment based on the density of the fabric.
