TS 1693

TS 1693 is a terminology standard for paper technology. It is a vocabulary document that organizes paper-related terms and supports a common technical language, and it sits alongside TS 1690, TS 1691 and TS 1692 as part of the same terminology family.

Why paper vocabulary standards matter

In the paper industry, consistent definitions matter because terms such as fiber structure, surface characteristics, grammage, strength and convertibility can be used differently depending on the application. In general technical practice, vocabulary standards do not define test methods or product limits; they help users apply the same words to the same concepts, which reduces ambiguity in manufacturing, quality control, trade and documentation.

What this document covers

• The subject is paper vocabulary terms.
• It is classified with paper technology and paper/cardboard terminology.
• This is a withdrawn standard, but it remains relevant as a historical terminology reference.
• Its source correspondence is ISO/R 372:1964, and it is identified as the fourth series of terms.

So TS 1693 is best understood as a naming and definition resource rather than a testing or compliance document. For technical teams, the value of this type of standard lies in making communication about paper properties, processes and materials more precise across different organizations and documents.