Knit Fabric Consumption and Calculation Formula

Accurate knit fabric consumption and calculation is one of the most important factors for merchandising department of the apparel industry. How many quantity of fabric needed to finish a garment that is called fabric consumption.

For wrong consumption of fabric, company will face huge loss with the business. Correct garment Fabric Consumptions formula and techniques have significantly discussed in this topics.

Before Knit fabric consumption we need to keep in mind following tips-
1. Type of knit
2. Shrinkage
3. Tubular or open width
4. Yarn count, type and GSM ( 20, 24, 26 & 30s cotton combed)

Knit Fabric Consumption Formula

Basic Consumption Formula:-  (Length × Width × GSM × 12)

                                        10000000

A knit item consumption calculation 

For, T-shirt {(S/J) 30/1 combed yarn}

Garment Measurement:

          Length = 70 cm

                   ½ chest = 60 cm / dia

                   Sleeve length = 25 cm

                       Arm hole width = 40 cm 

  GSM = 145

Consumption / Dz in Kg

Formula for This Knit Item will be

(Back length + Sleeve length) × ½ chest × 2 × GSM ×12

                  10000000

  = {(70 +5) + (25 +5)} × 60 × 2 ×145 ×12     {B.L + S.L × Chest × GSM   ×12}

                  10000000                                 100          100      1000

= 2.28 kg + 7%

= 2.28 kg +0.159

= 2.439 kg      [Sleeve and Neck are made by rib fabric so add 0.10]

                          Always collar in rib = (350-400)