TS EN ISO 2076

TS EN ISO 2076 defines the generic names used for man-made fibres in textiles, together with the distinguishing attributes that separate one fibre category from another. Based on the supplied main polymer, it establishes a common naming framework for man-made fibres manufactured on an industrial scale for textile and other uses. In practical terms, it helps keep fibre designation consistent across technical documents, commerce, and materials communication.

How the naming system is organised

The standard is concerned with terminology rather than product performance. In textile practice, the term “man-made fibres” refers to fibres obtained by a manufacturing process, as opposed to materials that occur naturally in fibrous form. That distinction matters because fibre families may look similar in use yet differ significantly in chemistry, structure, and behaviour. A vocabulary standard like this one supports clear separation between broad fibre classes and their defining attributes.

What this document contributes

• Provides generic names for the main categories of man-made fibres.
• Links naming to the main polymer and the distinguishing attributes of each category.
• Applies to fibres used for textile purposes and for other industrial purposes.
• Includes recommendations for creating generic names, with guidance given in Annex A.

In general technical context, standards of this type are especially useful in procurement, labelling, specification writing, and database management, where precise terminology prevents confusion between related fibre types. The document does not set manufacturing rules or performance limits; instead, it creates a shared language for identifying and distinguishing fibre categories.