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Tex Converter

Tex, dtex, ktex and Denier conversions.

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Quick answer

What is Tex?

Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres of yarn — the SI standard for linear density.

dtex = Tex × 10

How it works

Convert between Tex-family units and Denier for yarns and filaments.

Tex is grams per 1,000 metres; dtex per 10,000 m; Denier per 9,000 m.

Formula

Example

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Industry tip

“Sliver and roving are usually expressed in ktex.”

FAQ

What is Tex?

Tex is the weight in grams of 1,000 metres of yarn — the SI standard for linear density.

Yarn required for an order including knitting and process loss.

Landed yarn cost per kg and total purchase value.

English cotton count to metric count and back.