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Decision fieldOpen accessFabric Mass Unit ConverterGlobalRemoveOpen accessMaterial Sourcing RequestGlobalRemoveOpen accessYarnSubGlobalRemove
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AreaMaterialsMaterialsYarn
Best forTranslating the same fabric mass-per-area result between metric and U.S. customary listingsRequesting comparable fabric, trim, or component offersReplacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn
Know before usingThe result is a numerical unit conversion, not a new measurement or conformance decision; it does not establish sample or lot representativeness, significant digits, drape, warmth, opacity, thickness, stretch, strength, shrinkage, durability, sewability, end use, target, or tolerance.The request does not set product-specific pass values, prove fitness or safety, validate claims, replace laboratory testing, or determine legal compliance.A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.
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ForBothApparel brandsMakers
Location or jurisdictionGlobalGlobalGlobal
AccessOpen accessOpen accessOpen access
FormatStitch AuthorityStitch AuthorityReference
Source typeStitch AuthorityStitch AuthorityFirst-party platform
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What the source establishesThe calculator uses the NIST SP 811 Appendix B.8 conversion from avoirdupois ounces per square yard to kilograms per square metre and links to a source-reviewed fabric mass record for method, sampling, conditioning, and product controls.The request uses official textile test-method scopes, labeling guidance, and trade capability questions to keep specifications, methods, samples, substitutions, and supplier evidence comparable.YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems.
Linked page reviewedJul 16, 2026Jul 15, 2026Jul 21, 2026
Next review dueJul 16, 2027Jul 15, 2027Jan 17, 2027
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