Selecting knitwear fabric over 400 gsm
over 400 GSM is a planning band for knitwear. It is not a score, and it is not evidence that a FabStitch fabric publishes that exact number.
How to use the band
Dense cloth for outer or work layers. It is not a classic shirt weight.
For knitwear, the brief needs recovery. A useful hand note is appropriate stretch.
What still matters more
Compare GSM only inside one construction. Jersey, interlock, pointelle and related knits.
If the fabric page omits weight, leave the cell blank and ask in the inquiry.
| Question | On this page | On the fabric page |
|---|---|---|
| Band | over 400 GSM | Only if GSM is published |
| Garment | knitwear | knitwear piece |
| First requirement | gauge matched to silhouette | Must match the written spec |
Questions
- Does over 400 GSM mean better knitwear?
- No. Heavier is not better. It is only heavier.