Question
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Which of the following terms refers to the density of knitted fabric measured by the weight of the given fabric?
A
Ends per Inch (EPI)
B
Picks per Inch (PPI)
C
Grams per Square Metre (GSM)
D
Thread Count
Answer
Grams per Square Metre (GSM)
Explanation
Solution
Grams per Square Metre (GSM) is a unit used to measure the density of knitted or woven fabrics by the weight of the fabric per square meter. It indicates the fabric’s thickness and weight. EPI and PPI measure the number of threads in woven fabrics, while thread count is also a measure for woven fabrics.