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What is momme?

2024.07.06
  • 1 momme = 4.3056 g/m²

  • For example :22momme silk fabric weight =22*4.3056=94gsm(more or less 2g)

  • Momme (often abbreviated as "mm") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight and quality of silk fabric. In general, the higher the momme weight, the denser and more luxurious and more expensive the silk fabric is.

 

  •  categorized into lightweight, medium-weight, and heavyweight based on fabric square meter weight. The weight of silk is generally measured in "momme" (1 momme = 4.3056 g/m²). The higher the momme count, the heavier the weight and increased thickness.
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  • Momme is often used as an indicator of the thickness and quality of silk, with higher momme indicating a thicker and more durable fabric.