Single Jersey Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Single Jersey.
What does it mean?
basic weft knit with one set of needles. Working figures for Single Jersey normally sit around 140-220 GSM in mainstream production. Note circular single-bed machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from 140-220 GSM and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside Single Jersey, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 140-220 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
circular single-bed machine. Keeping reference values for Single Jersey lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with circular single-bed machine, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for Single Jersey normally sit around 140-220 GSM in mainstream production. Note circular single-bed machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside Single Jersey, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 140-220 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
