Loom Output
Mass per unit area of woven cloth before it undergoes scouring or bleaching. Every greige fabric weight is measured in grams per square metre to verify that the weaving density matches the buyer’s order. It includes the weight of the warp and weft yarns as well as the sizing chemicals applied for the weaving process.
Variations in this weight indicate changes in yarn tension or loom speed.
Fabric Specification
Alignment with the target weight ensures that the cloth will meet the functional requirements after finishing. Because linen shrinks during the wet treatment stages, the greige fabric weight must be higher than the final specified weight. Weaving mills use this metric to calculate the total fibre consumption for a production run.
If the weight falls below the tolerance limit, the fabric might lack the necessary durability.
Quality Control
Frequent weighing of fabric samples from the loom allows the technician to adjust the pick density. If the greige fabric weight fluctuates, the cause is usually a change in the moisture content of the yarn or an uneven application of size. Maintaining a stable weight is the primary goal of the loom operator.
Final fabric quality depends on this initial measurement.
