Selecting activewear fabric 280 to 400 gsm
280 to 400 GSM is a planning band for activewear. It is not a score, and it is not evidence that a FabStitch fabric publishes that exact number.
How to use the band
Heavier apparel and lighter work layers. Heat retention rises with the mass.
For activewear, the brief needs abrasion tolerance for the sport. A useful hand note is recovery.
What still matters more
Compare GSM only inside one construction. Stretch knits, stretch wovens and performance constructions lead.
If the fabric page omits weight, leave the cell blank and ask in the inquiry.
| Question | On this page | On the fabric page |
|---|---|---|
| Band | 280 to 400 GSM | Only if GSM is published |
| Garment | activewear | activewear piece |
| First requirement | moisture strategy when required | Must match the written spec |
Questions
- Does 280 to 400 GSM mean better activewear?
- No. Heavier is not better. It is only heavier.