Fabric Thread Count and Sett Measurement
topic
Fabric thread count measurement uses a calibrated count glass or electronic thread counter to measure warp ends and weft picks per centimetre in fabric conditioned at standard atmospheric conditions, with the measurement being performed at multiple positions across the fabric width and along the length to assess uniformity, and with the measured counts compared against specification tolerances that define the acceptable range of plus or minus 2 to 5 percent of nominal count for standard commercial fabrics.
Role
Verifies the fundamental fabric construction parameter that is specified in all fabric purchase contracts and that determines fabric weight, cover, and mechanical properties, with thread count measurement being the primary incoming quality inspection test for fabric buyers and the primary outgoing quality test for fabric producers, making it the universal quality gate transaction measurement on which commercial fabric quality acceptance depends.