The Apparel Weight Type guide is an indicator of the type of fabric weight used to construct the apparel item. This will help give you an idea for the weight of the apparel item you are considering to purchase.
HELP TIP: The below guide indicates the fabric weight in Ounces Per Square Yard (OSY) and Grams Per Square Meter (GSM). The Apparel Weight Type does not indicate the actual apparel item weight. It only indicates the range for the type of fabric weight used to construct the apparel item.
APPAREL WEIGHT TYPE |
FABRIC WEIGHT OZ./SQ. YD. (OSY) |
FABRIC WEIGHT GRAMS/SQ. YD. (GSM) |
ULWA Ultra Light Weight Apparel |
2 - 4 OSY |
68 - 136 GSM |
LWA Light Weight Apparel |
4 - 6 OSY |
136 - 204 GSM |
MWA Medium Weight Apparel |
6 - 8 OSY |
204 - 272 GSM |
MHWA Medium/Heavy Weight Apparel |
8 - 10 OSY |
272 - 339 GSM |
HWA Heavy Weight Apparel |
10 - 12 OSY |
339 - 407 GSM |
UHWA Ultra Heavy Weight Apparel |
12 - 14 OSY |
407 - 475 GSM |