Direct answer
Washi yarn names a material family, not one finished result. Blend, yarn count, gauge and structure can move the garment toward a fine lightweight surface, a heavier open texture, or another balance of feel, performance and price.
THREE DIRECTIONS AVAILABLE FOR COMPARISON
| Direction | What changes | Question for the buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Fine, 16 gauge | A higher-washi direction blended with silk and worked in a finer yarn. | Is the target a light, refined spring/summer surface? |
| Thicker, 7 gauge | A visibly heavier scale with a different relationship between yarn, stitch and openness. | Should the material presence and texture be more obvious? |
| Lower-washi blend | A synthetic blend changes the composition and creates another cost and performance position. | Which properties matter enough to keep, and where is compromise acceptable? |
The table defines comparison directions, not final specifications. Before committing to a shipped reference, use video to reject the visibly wrong scale or surface. The remaining choice still needs the actual yarn, construction and finish to be specified.
Reference basis: the internal case record, plus public gauge definitions from SHIMA SEIKI. Gauge alone does not determine the garment result.
Use video to narrow these directions before sending a physical sample →