Textile Term: Count (Fabric)
In textile, the count refers to the measurement of the yarn used in weaving or knitting a fabric. The count is a numerical expression indicating the coarseness or fineness of the yarn, which ultimately affects the thickness and weight of the fabric. It is expressed in a number system that varies depending on the country or region.
In the United States, the count is expressed as the number of hanks of 840 yards in one pound of yarn, and the higher the count, the finer the yarn. For example, 30-count yarn means there are 30 hanks of 840 yards in one pound of yarn, making it finer than 20-count yarn, which has 20 hanks of 840 yards in one pound of yarn.
In the UK, the count system is based on the number of 560-yard lengths in one pound of yarn. A higher count indicates a finer yarn, and the numbering system is reversed, so a 40-count yarn is finer than a 20-count yarn.
In Europe, the metric system is followed, and the count is expressed as the number of kilometers in one kilogram of yarn. For example, a 50-count yarn means there are 50 kilometers of yarn in one kilogram.
The count of the yarn affects the thickness, texture, and appearance of the fabric. A higher count yarn produces a smoother and more delicate fabric, while a lower count yarn produces a coarser and heavier fabric. The count also determines the quality of the fabric, with finer counts usually associated with higher quality fabrics.
The count in textile refers to the measurement of the yarn used in weaving or knitting a fabric. It is expressed in different number systems depending on the country or region and affects the thickness, weight, texture, and quality of the fabric. A higher count indicates a finer yarn, producing a smoother and more delicate fabric, while a lower count produces a coarser and heavier fabric.
