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What do the numbers like 100s, 130s, and 150s on the material labels mean?

April 26, 2017labels material mean Numbers

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What do the numbers like 100s, 130s, and 150s on the material labels mean?

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These numbers are pronouced as “Super One-Hundreds, ” “Super One-Thirties,” and so on up to Super 200s. They refer technically to the micron count of the fibers and the fineness of the wool. The higher the number, the finer, lighter, and more comfortable the wool feels.