TS EN ISO 12625-1

TS EN ISO 12625-1 is a terminology-oriented standard for tissue paper and tissue products, setting out general principles for how terms are used across this technical field. Its focus is on the shared language of the subject area: defining how concepts should be expressed so that technical communication stays consistent, comparable, and less prone to ambiguity between manufacturers, laboratories, and users.

A common language for the tissue sector

Tissue paper covers a broad family of products associated with softness, absorbency, structure, and end use. This standard provides general guidance on term usage within the whole working field, which means it supports consistent naming and interpretation of concepts rather than prescribing test methods or product performance requirements. In general technical terms, standards of this kind help align vocabulary, definitions, and usage conventions so the same concept is not described in conflicting ways.

Why terminology control matters

Terminology consistency is valuable in product specification, technical documentation, cataloguing, quality communication, and translation. In tissue paper applications, terms related to sheet structure, plies, product form, or intended use can easily become unclear if they are not handled consistently. The practical value of this standard lies in providing a stable terminology framework for the field, making technical discussion clearer and more reliable.

• It is a terminology guidance standard, not a test method standard for product performance.
• It addresses the use of terms across the entire field of tissue paper and tissue products.
• It supports clearer communication by aligning concepts, definitions, and naming practices.
• It frames how the subject matter is described; it does not directly set manufacturing or design requirements.