Woven fabrics are produced in different structures depending on various clothing and usage purposes, to the extent allowed by the weaving techniques. In addition to their basic properties such as smooth surface, flexibility, fineness and durability, fabrics have many other features that determine their appearance and behavior under various conditions of use. These properties result from the functional fusion of the raw material and structure properties of the fabric. For this reason, it is correct to consider the general properties of fabrics under three headings: chemical properties, appearance properties and physical properties.

The physical properties of fabrics can be grouped as follows: structural properties, sensory properties, mechanical properties and permeability and conductivity properties.

The structural properties of the fabric include, for example, the knitting, width, length, thickness or density of the fibers or yarns forming the fabric, and densities or densities within the fabric. Thickness of the fabric should be added to these.

Fabric thickness is a factor that affects the durability, permeability, flowability and similar properties of the fabric. The thickness of the fabric is directly related to the diameter and number of the yarn in the knit. On the other hand, the weave type and density of the weave also has an effect on the thickness of the fabric.

Accredited laboratories of national or international accreditation organizations in accordance with TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Qualification of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, also perform fabric thickness tests within the scope of various physical analyzes of fabrics. These laboratories comply with the standards published by local and foreign organizations during these tests. In this context, BS 2544 uses the standard of thickness determination methods of textile materials in their fabric thickness analysis.

In addition, in order to achieve fast, high quality and reliable results, laboratories must have state-of-the-art equipment and equipment and have an experienced and trained staff.