Assignment on how we can increase the

GSM of fabric.

Full form of GSM is grams per square meter (grams/m2). Fabric GSM
represents its weight in grams. GSM is a metric measurement unit of surface or
areal density which is used for measuring the thickness of sheet material. Fabric
and paper thickness are measured in gsm. For an example, 180 gsm t-shirt
means the weight of the knitted cotton fabric used for making that t-shirt is 180
grams per square meter area.

The openness of a fabric is understood by the gsm value. The weight of the
fabric is also measured in ounce per square yards, which is a non-metric
measuring unit of fabric weight. Denim fabric weight is measured in an ounce.

GSM in fabric, also known as grams per square meter is simply the metric
measurement of the weight of a fabric. This measurement helps one decide on
the best weight to buy, considering the usage of the material at hand.

How to increase the GSM of fabric:

1. Variable Dia Quality Pulley: GSM of a grey fabric should be controlled

by Variable dia quality pulley (VDQP). If Variable dia quality pulley
pushed positive side, then the dia and stitch length is increased. As a
result, GSM is decreased. If variable dia quality pulley pushed at negative
side, then the dia and stitch length of grey fabric decreased. As a result,
GSM is increased.
 2. Count of yarn: GSM of grey fabric depends on count of yarn. If the
count of yarn is high, then the GSM of grey fabric is low. If the count of
yarn is low, then the GSM of grey fabric is high.

3. Tension of take up roller: If the tension is increased in take up roller,

then the GSM of grey fabric will be low. If the tension of take up roller is
decreased, then the GSM of grey fabric will be high.

4. Yarn type: GSM of grey fabric depends of yarn type. Different types of
yarn produce different GSM fabric. For example, Polyester yarn produce
lower GSM fabric & cotton yarn produce high GSM fabric.

5. M/c gauge: If m/c gauge is higher, then the GSM of grey fabric should
be high. If the m/c gauge is lower, then GSM of grey fabric should be
low.

6. Stitch length: High stitch length fabric has low GSM & Low stitch length
fabric has high GSM.

Conclusion:
GSM is very important for Knit fabric, to get a knowledge about fabric
thickness GSM value is important. From this experiment we have got an overall
knowledge about GSM of the fabric, we leant how to increase GSM of the
Fabric.