Why We Measure Fabric by the “Running Metre” (And Why It Better Benefits Your Sewing Projects!)

Hello, fashion innovators!

When browsing for fabrics online, you will usually see weight listed as GSM (grams per square metre). It is the industry standard, but it often leaves you with math homework!

At Karodia’s, we like to keep things simple, transparent, and accurate. That is why we weigh the actual fabrics ourselves and list them by grams per running metre, and steer away from providing you with manufacture claims which may be inaccurate.

Instead of trusting generic factory estimates, we take the actual fabric roll, weigh it, and divide that by its length. Here is why this makes your sewing journey much easier:

• What you buy is what you weigh: You order fabric by the linear metre, not by the square metre. Our weight tells you exactly what one metre of that fabric weighs in your hands, regardless of how wide it is.
• No factory guesswork: From sturdy denims and breezy linens to delicate silks and couture laces, actual weights can vary between dye lots. We give you the real-world weight of the exact batch in our studio.
• Easy project planning: Need three metres of linen for a dress? Just multiply our running weight by three. You instantly know the total weight of your garment, how it will drape, and even how much your shipping might cost!

See the Difference: GSM vs. Running Metre

To show you why standard GSM can be confusing, let us look at two different fabrics. Both have the exact same factory rating of 200 GSM, but because they have different widths, a running metre of each feels completely different in your hands:

As you can see, width changes everything! By using grams per running metre, we skip the math entirely and tell you the true weight immediately:

• The Silk: Listed directly as 200g per running metre.
• The Linen: Listed directly as 300g per running metre.

We want your next project to turn out exactly as you envisioned. By giving you the real, touch-and-feel weight of our linens, denims, and laces right on the screen, you can shop with total confidence.

Happy sewing!