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FabStitch Guides
Practical guides on fabric weight, composition, weaves, and choosing materials for shirts, dresses, activewear, and home textiles — written to support better FabStitch sourcing decisions.
Weight & Performance
GSM (grams per square metre) measures fabric mass over area. Use it with construction and composition — never as a quality score on its own.
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Weight is a measurement, not a style. The right GSM depends on the garment, the climate and whether the cloth is woven or knitted.
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Stretch can come from the knit structure or from an elastane or similar filament. If a fabric page does not document stretch, treat it as unstated.
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Composition is the fibre recipe. It influences moisture, drape, crease and durability, but it never replaces construction and weight.
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Lightweight fabric is a buyer shorthand for cloth that feels airy or low-mass for the silhouette. GSM helps, but construction and fibre still decide drape and opacity.
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