TS 2128 EN 313-2

TS 2128 EN 313-2 is a terminology standard for plywood, bringing together the principal terms used in this field and their definitions. Its role is to establish a common technical language for plywood-related communication, so that product classes, structural elements, and sector terms are understood consistently. Plywood is a multilayer wood-based panel made from cross-oriented veneer layers, which makes clear terminology important in manufacturing, classification, design, and commercial documentation.

What this terminology covers

The subject of the standard is the principal terms concerning plywood, rather than a test method, performance requirement, or acceptance limit. In general technical terms, terminology standards help prevent the same concept from being interpreted differently across companies, laboratories, specifications, and training materials. For plywood, this includes the vocabulary used to distinguish panel build-up, grain direction, faces, core, and veneer-related concepts.

Why standardised language matters

Plywood is widely used in construction, furniture, and many other wood technology applications. Having clearly defined terms helps reduce ambiguity in product descriptions, technical specifications, ordering documents, and education. As an EN 313-2-based terminology standard, this document supports consistent use of plywood-related terms and helps organise the concepts used by professionals in the field.