Natural fibres
Heavyweight cotton
Also known as: Heavy Cotton
Cotton fabric with a high area weight from approx. 180 gsm — durable, hard-wearing and opaque.
Description
The industry uses “heavyweight” for jersey and sweat fabrics with an area weight of roughly 180 gsm to over 240 gsm. US brands often state heavyweight shirts around 6 oz/yd² (~200 gsm). The fabrics drape heavily, are opaque and considerably more hard-wearing than standard material.
Heavyweight cotton is popular for streetwear, workwear shirts, merchandise and sweatshirts because seams hold better and the hand feels premium. Trade-offs are a warmer wear and slower drying. Ring-spun, combed yarns are common.
- Typical weight 180–240 gsm
- Robust, durable, shape-retaining
- Substantial hand, premium feel
- Popular in streetwear and workwear
Properties
| Area weight | ≈ 180–240 gsm |
|---|---|
| Property | Opaque, robust |
| Application | Streetwear shirts, workwear, merch |
| Care | Washable up to 60 °C |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Baumwolle Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baumwolle
