Fabric Specification
Conflict between a buyer and a supplier frequently occurs when the grams per square meter of a delivered fabric falls outside the agreed tolerance. A gsm dispute involves a formal challenge to the mass density of the material as measured during a quality inspection. This situation usually arises at the garment factory during the fabric relaxation phase or the cutting room inspection.
Measurement Variance
Every purchase order defines the expected weight of the cloth to ensure the finished garment meets the design requirements. When a gsm dispute occurs, the parties compare the lab results from the mill against the findings of a third party testing house. The density affects both the hand feel and the consumption of the garment.
Resolution Pathway
Differences in sampling techniques often lead to conflicting weight reports. If one lab takes samples from the center of the roll while another takes them from the edge, a gsm dispute is likely to follow. Calibration of the circular cutters and the sensitivity of the scales used for the 100 square centimeter samples also contribute to these differences.
Definitive Assessment
Neutral labs provide the definitive measurement to end the gsm dispute and determine if a price discount or rejection is warranted.
