It's the mass in grams of 9000 metres. If it's commercial knitting yarn there is usually a mass/length equivalence on the ball band.
A direct yarn count is a numerical representation of the fineness of a yarn. The Denier system is an example. A yarn with a Denier number of 75 weighs 75 g per 9,000 m of yarn. The higher the number, the thicker the yarn.
Denier is a unit of measurement applied to silk, rayon or nylon yarn. It is equal to the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. Generally, the higher the denier number, the thicker and more durable the resulting fabric will be.
Denier is a unit of measurement applied to silk, rayon or nylon yarn. It is equal to the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. Generally, the higher the denier number, the thicker and more durable the resulting fabric will be.
Microfiber refers to fibers that are smaller in diameter than a human hair, typically less than 1 denier. Micro denier specifically refers to fibers that are very fine and have a denier measurement typically below 1. Micro denier can be a type of microfiber.
Denier refers to the weight or thickness of the yarn or fiber used to weave pantyhose. From low to high is fine to heavy. For example 10 - 15 denier pantyhose utilize a fine or thin yarn and the pantyhose appear very sheer on the leg. 40 - 60 denier pantyhose have a higher opacity. 65 + denier and the hose are very opaque.
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To convert denier into counts, you can use the formula that relates the two units: counts (or "cotton count") is equal to 843.75 divided by the denier value. Specifically, counts = 843.75 / denier. Denier measures the linear mass density of fibers, while counts is often used for yarn and indicates the number of hanks in a pound. Thus, a lower denier corresponds to a higher count.
The term "sheerest pantyhose" refers to pantyhose that have the lowest denier count, typically ranging from 5 to 15 denier. Denier is a unit of measurement that indicates the thickness of the yarn used in the hosiery. The lower the denier count, the more transparent and delicate the pantyhose will appear on the legs. Sheer pantyhose are often preferred for a more natural look and feel.
Length of the yarn is usually noted on packages, either in yards or meters. Lacking that, however, some vendors will help you estimate the length given the weight of the hank. From Wikipedia, as a definition: Denier is . . ."a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers. It is defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters. The denier is based on a natural standard-i.e., a single strand of silk is approximately one denier. A 9,000-meter strand of silk weighs about one gram."
To determine the weight of yarn, you can use a tool called a yarn scale. Simply place the yarn on the scale and it will give you the weight in grams or ounces. This helps you choose the right yarn for your project.
To determine the weight of yarn without a label, you can use a scale to measure the yarn's weight in ounces or grams.
I am assuming you are talking about a fabric made from either 1200 or 600 denier yarn. The thickness of the yarn in 1200 denier is twice that of 600 denier, which also implies the fabric will be rougher and ofcourse stronger. If you are looking for strength, 1200 is better. If you want a smoother finish fabric, choose the 600 denier. Hope this helps. Deviprasad