What does 280 g/m² mean for a T-shirt?

Oversized T-Shirt "Floral" von KAYF

KAYF T-shirt descriptions include 280 g/m². You may also know the abbreviation GSM. It means fabric weight per unit area: how much one square metre of fabric weighs.

What the number describes

A fabric rated at 280 g/m² weighs 280 grams per square metre. This is not the weight of the finished T-shirt. Its size, cut, amount of fabric and details also influence the final garment weight.

Fabric weight is a concrete reference for your choice. Combined with product photographs, the cut and the material composition, it helps you understand a T-shirt beyond its size label.

Which KAYF T-shirts use 280 g/m² fabric?

Our oversized T-shirts use 100% cotton at 280 g/m². The collection includes simple basics in Black Beauty, Bleached Sand and Forest Green, alongside Floral, Samt and Palestine designs.

These basic fabric details are comparable while the designs differ. The Floral T-shirt combines a vintage floral print with embroidery and a silicone print. The KAYF Samt T-shirt has a design that shimmers as it catches the light. Your choice also depends on your style and the experiences you want it to accompany.

Three other useful details

  • Material: Check the exact product composition.
  • Measurements: Compare width, length and sleeves with a piece you like wearing.
  • Details: Look at the motif, embroidery, print and how the garment falls on the model.

Fabric weight alone does not provide a blanket guarantee about opacity, durability or temperature. These depend on the specific fabric and construction. If a particular feature matters to you, ask us before ordering.

Find your fit

Our T-shirts already have an oversized cut. Use the T-shirt size chart to compare garment measurements. Sizing up is not a requirement for a relaxed look.

Our oversized sizing guide walks you through the comparison. The model information on each product page provides another reference.

Care for the next moments

Follow the care label on your specific T-shirt and do not iron directly over printed designs. Contact us if you have a question about a design, so your familiar piece can join you for the next special day.

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