TS 1188 ISO 2076

TS 1188 ISO 2076 is a terminology standard for the generic names used to identify man-made fibres used in textiles and other applications, together with the key characteristics that distinguish those fibre classes. Standards of this kind help technical users apply one consistent vocabulary across design, purchasing, product descriptions and material communication, especially where similar fibre families may be described differently in different markets or sectors.

A common technical language for fibre families

The focus of this standard is on the generic names of fibre classes produced by manufacturing processes, rather than on naturally occurring fibrous materials. In general technical terms, man-made fibres are distinguished from natural fibres by their origin and mode of formation, and often by the way their structure and performance are controlled during production. A shared naming system reduces ambiguity when comparing materials or describing their properties.

What the listing supports in practice

The standard provides a reference list of the generic names used for currently manufactured man-made fibre categories and the distinguishing attributes associated with them. From a practical perspective, that kind of terminology framework supports clearer classification and communication, while keeping the emphasis on names and definitions rather than on the manufacturing process itself.

• Uses shared generic names for fibre classes produced by manufacture.
• Connects each category with its distinguishing identifying characteristics.
• Helps align terminology used in textiles and other technical fields.
• Frames man-made fibre terminology separately from naturally occurring fibrous materials.