THE DETAIL · 01

180g/m²

What this number says.
And what it doesn’t.

DEFINITION

A mass per surface.

“180 g/m²” means that one square metre of fabrictheoretically weighs 180 grams. It is not the totalT-shirt weight: size, cut, sleeves, collar and finishing also matter.

WHAT IT CAN HELP COMPARE
  • The stated surface mass of two fabrics
  • Consistency between several versions of one product
  • A context clue alongside weight and construction
WHAT IT DOES NOT PROVE
  • Real opacity
  • Softness or comfort
  • Long-term durability
  • Overall T-shirt quality

IN A RECORD

The number must stay attached to its source.

Here is how a value would be presented. The example explains its statuswithout simulating tests not performed.

Educational exampleDEMO DATA
Stated value180 g/m²
Data originManufacturer statement
Document consultedProduct page
Consultation dateDate shown in the record
TheWhiteTee checkNot performed
What this data establishes

The manufacturer states a fabric weight of 180 g/m².

What it does not establish

Total garment weight, opacity, drape or behaviour after washing.

REMEMBER

A clue becomes useful
when it joins others.

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