TS 13157

TS 13157 is a vocational standard for the textile packing profession. It defines the packer role, its classification, the minimum tools, materials and equipment used in the occupation, and the way the required characteristics of each class are measured and assessed. In textile operations, packing is not only the final presentation step; it is also part of safe handling, storage, dispatch and orderly delivery.

How the occupation fits textile production

Textile packing covers preparing goods according to product type, size, quantity and shipment requirements. In practical terms, the aim is to protect the article, keep it organized, and make it ready for the next stage in the supply chain. In general technical context, packing helps prevent damage, supports counting and identification, and keeps output consistent from batch to batch. For that reason, this occupation depends not only on manual handling, but also on accuracy, routine, attention to detail and discipline in following a defined work method.

What this standard focuses on

• Definition and classification of the textile packer role
• Minimum tools, materials and equipment used in the occupation
• Identification of the qualities expected for each class
• Measurement and evaluation of those qualities
• A common vocational framework for textile packing work

This standard is centered on the occupational profile and the assessment basis for the worker, rather than on a specific packing product or a detailed packaging process. That makes it useful for training, job description, recruitment and competency evaluation. In textile manufacturing, the packer is the person who helps move finished goods from production into a form suitable for delivery, and the standard provides the basic professional structure for that role.