Textile Glossary · Measurement · Yarn Fineness
Yarn Count
Yarn count measures the fineness or coarseness of a yarn. Higher counts indicate finer yarn. It's expressed as Ne (English count) or Nm (metric count) and directly affects fabric hand feel and weight.
Understanding the Term
What the numbers on yarn actually mean.
Yarn count describes how many hanks (840-yard lengths) of yarn weigh one pound. A 40Ne yarn means 40 hanks weigh one pound — thinner than a 20Ne yarn where only 20 hanks make the same weight. Higher number = finer yarn.
For t-shirt fabric, yarn counts typically range from 20Ne to 60Ne. A 30Ne count produces a balanced midweight fabric. Going finer (40Ne+) creates lighter, silkier fabric. Going coarser (20Ne) creates heavier, more structured material.
Yarn count interacts with fabric construction. The same yarn count can produce different GSM depending on the knit density. Our fabric uses a count optimised for 180 GSM in single jersey construction — achieving the target weight without compromising softness.
Why It Matters
How yarn count affects the finished garment.
The invisible specification that determines hand feel.
01
Fabric Texture
Finer yarn produces a smoother, more refined fabric surface. Coarser yarn creates a more textured, rustic feel. The count determines which.
02
Weight Control
Yarn count is one of two levers (along with knit density) for hitting a target GSM. Getting the count right means the fabric hits 180 GSM without over-engineering.
03
Strength Balance
Finer yarn is smoother but weaker per strand. The optimal count balances hand feel against durability for the intended garment use.
Our Standard
Count-optimised for 180 GSM.
We specify a yarn count that delivers 180 GSM in single jersey knit without compromising the hand feel that Supima cotton is known for. The exact count is proprietary, but the result speaks through the fabric.
180
GSM Target
Achieved through optimised yarn count + knit density
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Common Questions
Yarn count — your questions, answered.
Common questions about yarn fineness.
Not necessarily. Higher count means finer yarn, which is smoother but also lighter and potentially more delicate. The best count depends on the target fabric weight and end use.
See It in Practice
Precision-counted yarn.
Purpose-built fabric.
Every specification serves the final product.
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