Understanding GSM Sample Cutting with a Swatch Cutter

In textile quality control and manufacturing, small errors can create lot problems, so accuracy in the fabric industry makes it more profitable. So, swatch cutter and GSM sample cutting provide a better solution, not only for the weight of fabric but also for the evaluation of fabric.

If a swatch cutter is used in sample cutting, then fabric GSM testing becomes one of the important things to maintain manufacturing according to industry standards.

What is GSM in the Textile Sector?

As we know, the weight of fabric indicates its quality. If it is measured through a machine, then the strength of fabric can be easily detected in grams per square meter.

For instance

120 GSM Value of Fabric
It is simply T-shirt fabric that is worn in summer. When lightweight clothes are checked, they can easily proceed to further procedures without any doubt.

250 GSM Value of Fabric
Medium-weight clothes like uniforms and polo shirts. As we know, medium-weight clothing is widely used by the younger generation.

400+ GSM Value of Fabric
Heavyweight fabric like denim jeans and hoodies. This type of fabric is used regularly, so it is important to choose that fabric with intelligence. As denim works in all seasons, its production is higher, and it is widely used for different purposes.

What is GSM Sample Cutting?

It is a process where samples are precisely cut from a known area through a GSM cutter machine. It is also known as a circular fabric cutter, which helps in accurate measurement of weight.

Fabric samples are measured precisely. Weighing is measured through a digitally operated machine. The machine is mathematically operated and calculates its GSM value.

What is a Swatch Cutter?

It is a manual and semi-automatic machine designed to cut fabric in a circular shape, commonly 100 cm². It can also be used for sheet materials.

Components

• Assembly circular blade
  
  

• Safety lock available
  
  

• Handle pressure
  
  

• Platform for base
  
  

• Rubber cutting mat
  
  

A machine is one thing that contains various materials, so it is operated based on these parts. Swatch cutter cutting of fabric always comes at a commercial level, so it becomes important to cut the sample through this cutter. Accuracy in cutting makes the manufacturer’s work easy and highly precise.

Fabric quality is very important in textile work. If fabric is not good, later many problems come. Customer complains, orders get delayed, and business loss also happens. Because of this, GSM checking is done before starting big production. GSM means how much the fabric weighs in one square meter. From GSM, we understand if fabric is light, medium, or heavy.

GSM sample cutting is a simple job, but it needs care. A small fabric piece is cut from a fixed area. This is done using GSM cutter. Many people also call it swatch cutter. The reason to use this cutter is very basic. Sample size should be same every time. If size is different, GSM reading will not be correct. After cutting, sample is kept on digital weighing machine and GSM value is taken.

Different GSM fabric is used for different use. Low GSM fabric is light and mostly used for summer T-shirts. Medium GSM fabric is used in uniforms and polo shirts. High GSM fabric is heavy and used for denim, hoodies, and rough use clothing.

Swatch cutter comes in manual and semi automatic type. Mostly it cuts fabric in round shape. When swatch cutter is used, mistakes are less and results are more clear. GSM checking becomes easier and daily production work becomes smooth.

FAQs

Q: What is a swatch cutter used for?
A: It is used to cut same size fabric sample, mostly 100 cm², for GSM checking.

Q: How is GSM calculated manually?
A: Fabric sample is weighed and divided by area. If sample is 100 cm², weight is multiplied by 100.

Q: Can swatch cutter cut other material?
A: Yes, it can cut nonwoven, paper, leather and thin plastic sheet.

Q: Why rubber cutting pad is used?
A: Rubber pad saves blade and helps proper cutting.