Explained Super 80 to Super 130 Wool Fabric Numbers
The numbers on cloth labeled “Super 80s” to “Super 130s” refer to the fineness of the wool fibers used in the fabric.
The higher the number, the finer and smoother the wool.
What Does “Super” Mean in Fabric?
“Super” is a quality classification used for wool fabrics, especially in suiting.
It indicates the maximum diameter of the wool fiber in microns.
The term originated from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) standards.
Key Insights
Higher Super numbers = finer wool, but also more delicate and expensive.
Durability decreases as the number increases Super 130s may wrinkle more easily than Super 80s.
These numbers are not about thread count, but fiber thickness a common misconception.
Higher Super ≠ Better for Daily Wear: Super 200+ fabrics are very delicate and wrinkle easily.
Price increases sharply with each step up — due to rarity and processing difficulty.
Super 80s–130s remain the most practical for regular use.
Higher Super = Finer Wool, but also less durable and more prone to wrinkling.
Super 80s–130s are ideal for regular wear balancing comfort, elegance, and longevity.
Super 200+ is often used for ceremonial or luxury suits, not daily use.
Super 80”, “Super 100”, “Super 120”, “Super 130” — these numbers are fabric quality grades used mainly for men’s suiting (blazers, trousers, suits).
They tell you how fine the wool fibers are.
Simple Explanation
The higher the number, the finer and thinner the wool fiber.
Finer fibers feel softer, smoother, more luxurious.
But they also become less durable as the number goes up.
What the numbers mean
Super Number - Fiber Thickness - Feel - Durability - Price
Super 80s - Thick & strong - Slightly rougher, sturdy - Very durable - Lower
Super 100s - Medium fine - Smooth, comfortable - Good durability - Medium
Super 120s - Fine Softer, - elegant drape Less durable - Higher
Super 130s - Very fine - Luxury feeling - Delicate - Expensive
In one line
Super 80 → daily wear, tough cloth
Super 100 → balance of comfort + durability
Super 120 / 130 → premium, luxurious, soft, but not for rough daily usage
Why higher numbers are softer?
Because the wool fibers are measured in microns.
Super 80 ~ 19.5 microns
Super 100 ~ 18.5 microns
Super 120 ~ 17.5 microns
Super 130 ~ 17 microns
Lower micron = finer = softer.
Which should you buy?
Office daily wear → Super 80–100
Occasional / party wear → Super 120–130
Wedding / premium suits → Super 130+
Super Numbers Go Much Higher
After Super 130, there are:
Super 200
Super 240 (very rare)
These use extremely fine wool fibers (very small micron size).
But they are also less durable and very expensive.
Super numbers on wool fabrics indicate the fineness of the wool fibers used in suiting material.
The scale typically starts at Super 80s, which uses fibers around 19.75 microns thick — durable and ideal for everyday wear.
As the number increases, the fibers become finer and smoother.
Super 100s (about 18.5 microns) offer a balance of softness and strength, while Super 120s (around 17.75 microns) are more refined and suited for premium business attire.
Super 130s (about 17.25 microns) mark the entry into high-end tailoring, offering elegance with moderate delicacy.
Beyond this, Super 150s (approximately 16.75 microns) and Super 180s (around 15.5 microns) are considered luxury-grade, with a noticeably softer feel but reduced durability.
Super 200s (near 14.5 microns) and Super 240s (around 13.5 microns) are ultra-fine, often reserved for ceremonial or collector-grade suits due to their fragility and high cost.
Some mills even market Super 250s to Super 300s, and in rare cases Super 350s, though these are often symbolic and not officially standardized with fiber diameters approaching 13 microns or less.
In short, Super 80s to Super 130s are practical and elegant for regular use, while Super 150s and above enter the realm of luxury, softness, and exclusivity but with trade-offs in durability and wrinkle resistance.
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