Weave & Construction Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the weaving, dyeing and finishing terms that appear on a fabric specification sheet.
- Yarn Count Explained: Ne, Nm, Tex and Denier on a Fabric Specification
Yarn count tells you how fine a yarn is. Cotton is usually given in English cotton count (Ne), where a higher number means a finer yarn: a 40s yarn is finer than a 20s. Metric count (Nm) works the same way, while tex and denier run the other way, with a higher number meaning a thicker yarn.
Updated 2026-10-19
- Yarn-Dyed vs Piece-Dyed Fabric: The Difference and How to Choose
Yarn-dyed fabric is woven from yarn that was dyed first, which is how a woven stripe or check gets its colour. Piece-dyed fabric is woven undyed and dyed as a whole piece afterwards. That suits solid colours and lets one base cloth be dyed into many shades.
Updated 2026-10-05
