 Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
Hey Rodney,
These numbers 20/1, 16/1, 30/1 refers to the yarn count. Like how much yarn is packed into an area. Length per unit mass. So, the higher the number the thinner and softer it would be. Lower numbers would be thicker or even stiffer.
And then there is GSM (grams per square meter) that you should also take into consideration. This has to do with the fabric weight. For example, you probably want at least a 180 gsm. It is a light weight tee, but popular with vintage styles. Maybe a little heavier for white shirts.
I feel like I may have just made things more confusing.
I think I will sit down and use your handy article section on different tyes of knits and such for t-shirts. I think this may help people get a better idea of what they are buying. |