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What is "Count" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 22-Apr-2023 (5 months, 10 days ago)
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A measure of linear density.
Count
A numerical designation of yarn size indicating the relationship of length to weight.

The number of warp yarns (ends) and filling yarns (picks) per inch in a woven fabric, or the number of wales and courses per inch in a knit fabric. For example, a fabric count of 68 x 52 indicates 68 ends per inch in the warp and 52 picks per inch in the filling.

Count
The weight to length ratio of yarn/fiber or depending on the direct or indirect system usage, which is used to find out the finenessof the Faber.

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