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Gauge
The fineness of a knit, measured in needles per inch. A 30-gauge cashmere is fine enough to wear under a jacket; a 7-gauge is a chunky outer garment.
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Glossary · General
The fineness of a knit, measured in needles per inch. A 30-gauge cashmere is fine enough to wear under a jacket; a 7-gauge is a chunky outer garment.