Fabric Tightness
Count per centimetre represents the physical frequency of intersection between vertical and horizontal components in a finished textile. The weave density acts as a gauge for dimensional stability and opacity across a production run. It dictates the ratio of surface area covered by physical material versus open space within the geometry of the cloth.
High counts often increase the structural integrity of the final goods while reducing air permeability.
Production Parameter
Technicians calculate these figures by counting the number of vertical ends and horizontal picks that occupy one centimetre of space on a standard inspection table. This process occurs immediately after the cloth leaves the loom and before it undergoes wet processing or final chemical finishing. Mills record the outcome in the quality control log to verify that the tension applied by the mechanical reeds aligns with the requested order specification.
Variations in these counts indicate that the loom speed or yarn tension requires mechanical adjustment.
Technical Specification
Buyers establish a tolerance range for this value in the formal technical sheet to distinguish between acceptable commercial goods and sub-standard material. A fabric grade depends on the consistency of this figure across the entire length of the bolt. Deviations from the target density suggest a change in yarn gauge or an error in the mechanical settings of the shedding mechanism.
Correct counts ensure that the physical characteristics remain uniform across all batches of the order.
