TS 7565

TS 7565 is a terminology standard for stitch types used in sewing textile products by hand or by machine. Its subject is the technical naming, classification and schematic illustration of stitch loop structures, helping to establish a common language for describing how textile pieces are joined.

How stitch types are organised

In textile engineering, a stitch type refers to the loop arrangement that forms a seam or joining structure. That arrangement influences appearance, extensibility, strength, unraveling behaviour and suitability for a given manufacturing method. This standard provides a shared classification framework for those stitch types so that the same technical term can be used consistently in production, quality control, technical drawings and product descriptions. As general technical context, hand stitches and machine stitches may serve similar joining purposes, but they can differ markedly in loop formation and structural characteristics.

Why codes and diagrams matter

The scope includes designation and illustration of stitch types, so the standard is not only about names but also about a structured way to identify them. Codes compress a technical description into a concise reference, while diagrams show the loop geometry visually. Together, they make it easier to compare stitch constructions, interpret specifications and distinguish one stitch type from another. TS 7565 was issued as an equivalent of ISO 4915:1981 and is now withdrawn according to the status provided.