TS 13063

TS 13063 is a vocational standard for the fabric weaver working with hand weaving looms and shuttle-based weaving, setting out the occupation’s definition, classification, minimum tools and equipment, and the criteria used to measure and evaluate the qualifications expected in the role. In general technical terms, hand weaving produces fabric by interlacing warp and weft yarns in a controlled structure; the shuttle is the device commonly used to carry the weft across the loom.

Occupational definition and assessment focus

The standard is concerned not only with what a fabric weaver does, but also with how the profession is assessed. In weaving practice, quality is closely tied to yarn tension, warp arrangement, weft consistency, weave structure, and surface regularity. In hand-produced textiles, these factors influence the fabric’s appearance, dimensional consistency, durability, and suitability for its intended use.

Technical context for shuttle hand weaving

Shuttle hand weaving is a traditional textile-making method that relies on skill, timing, and consistent manual control rather than automated production. The shuttle helps maintain the orderly insertion of weft yarns, supporting the continuity of the weave. Standards of this kind are valuable because they bring a shared professional framework to a craft-based occupation, helping align training, competence evaluation, and job definition around the same technical language.

• Covers the definition and classification of the fabric weaver occupation.
• Addresses the minimum tools, materials, and equipment used in the profession.
• Includes criteria for measuring and evaluating professional qualifications.
• Focuses on shuttle-based hand weaving as an occupational competence framework, not on a detailed manufacturing specification.