Oct 20, 2026News & Insights
Cushion Cover Fabric Weight: What GSM Actually Tells You
A practical look at what GSM means for cushion covers, why a heavier fabric is not automatically better, and how to match weight to the way your customers actually use the product.

If you have ever compared two cushion covers that looked identical in a photo, the difference was probably in your hand, not your eye.
What GSM measures
GSM stands for grams per square metre. It describes how much fabric sits in a given area, which is a reasonable proxy for density and drape.


