Weight of fabric

[LordDamax]

I know weight of fabric means X amount of the fabric weighs X ounces, or rather, I assume that. Makes sense. Paper works the same way as I understand it. 24lb paper means X sheets/reams/etc weighs 24 pounds (I think it's for 2000 sheets, not positive).

So, how much area for weight of fabric? Or if I'm completely off base, someone clue me in ;)

Thanks!

[cavscout]

I believe it is 1 yard of tyhe fabric weighs X oz. (13 oz.) The question is, "is it 13 oz. double width or single width? If it's 13 oz double width then you only have a 6.5 oz. kilt.

Correct me if I'm wrong but this is what I understood from Barb's book.

[LordDamax]

I thought 1 yard also, but like you said, is it 30" wide? 45"? 60"? That changes things... and if it's double wide at 60" that doesnt make a 13oz a 6.5oz...

So I'm thinking maybe 1 square yard (36"x36")? Dunno. I guess I could google it... man, so much TYPING... waahh...

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Before we go through this again, do a "search" through the general section on material weight. You'll find the definitive thread on the subject.

[RockyR]

It's 1 full yard at the FULL WIDTH OF THE BOLT. most bolts come in 56 to 60 inch widths.

[LordDamax]

That makes no sense though... what if for some reason it's woven at a smaller width? Doesnt change the weight of the fabric or how dense or heavy it is. Now I can see "The weight of 1 yard at 60" wide" but "1 yard at the full bolt width" doesnt make any sense.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

When someone is discussing the weight of kilt cloth (usually 10 oz for light weight, 13 oz for medium weight, 16 oz per heavy weight), they are talking about the weight per linear yard of 54" wide fabric (double width).

Even if the fabric is single width, the weight will still be given as if the fabric were double width. For instance, 28" wide fabric of heavy kilt cloth will still be called 16 oz, not 8 oz.

M

[LordDamax]

Ok, difinitive answer, thanks MAC. 1 yard of 54" wide fabric, weigh it, there is your fabric weight.

[Kiltman]

Mac,
I'm always glad when you weigh in on subjects. I don't always agree, but I always find a reasoned, historically informed answer.
Thanks

[RockyR]

When someone is discussing the weight of kilt cloth (usually 10 oz for light weight, 13 oz for medium weight, 16 oz per heavy weight), they are talking about the weight per linear yard of 54" wide fabric (double width).

Even if the fabric is single width, the weight will still be given as if the fabric were double width. For instance, 28" wide fabric of heavy kilt cloth will still be called 16 oz, not 8 oz.

M

huh... I had read it was the full width of the bolt, but having a "standard width" makes sense. You learn something everyday.