GSM in fabrics is a technical specification that must interest many Executive Housekeepers, Laundry Managers and certain decision makers in the hospitality industry.
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Hotelier's Guide: What is GSM in Fabrics?
1. What is GSM
in Fabrics?
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..a question sometimes asked,
when shopping for linen or clothing, is the
meaning behind the GSM label in fabrics.
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The higher the GSM, the denser
the fabric, the denser, the more
commercial washes it takes. The
higher the GSM, the longer it
lasts.
Luxury towels and bathrobes tend to be of higher
GSM, and engineered for absorbency and
comfort.
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...is there a correlation
between the GSM of
fabric, or the weight of a
fabric and its price?
The rough answer is ‘yes’. Simply
because more raw materials of better
quality would be used to weave fabrics
that are higher in weight. This would
result in them being higher in
price too. Although there are
instances where this is not the
case.
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5. ..it now makes
sense why a
210gsm luxury
linen shirt could
be more..
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...expensive than its lighter
130gsm beach shirt
counterpart, and perhaps
why denim jeans last long,
and delicate organza
blouses require careful
hand washes.
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A quick fabric review
HEAVY
FABRICS
MEDIUM
FABRICS
LIGHTWEIGHT
FABRICS
chiffon, linen, organza,
cheesecloth, lace,
voile, mesh...
face towels, hand towels, bath
towels, pool towels, sateen, oxford,
velvet, taffeta, charmeuse...
face towels, hand towels, bath
towels, pool towels, upholstery
fabric, canvas, brocade, poplin,
denim...
7. The next time you see the value of a fabric’s GSM, give thought to the purpose for purchase.
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