TS EN ISO 4921
Knitting - Basic concepts - Vocabulary
This International Standard defines terms for basic knitting concepts. The definitions of this vocabulary are complete in themselves; illustrations are used to clarify the content of a definition, but no standardization of any notational system is attempted.
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TS EN ISO 4921 is a vocabulary standard for the basic concepts of knitting, establishing a common technical language for the subject. It focuses on the core terms used to describe knitting, knitted structures and related fundamental concepts, helping designers, manufacturers, educators and technical writers use the same words with the same meaning.
How the terminology is organised
In this standard, the definitions are intended to be self-contained. Illustrations are used to clarify the meaning of a definition, but no attempt is made to standardise any notation system. In other words, the document defines the physical and structural concepts of knitting, while leaving graphical or symbolic representation systems outside its scope.
Why this matters in textile practice
In general technical use, knitting terminology supports clear discussion of loop formation, course-and-wale relationships, knitted fabric structure and the distinction between different knitting processes. A vocabulary standard like this reduces ambiguity in specifications, training material and product documentation, and it helps make technical communication more consistent across the textile field. TS EN ISO 4921 serves as a reference for that shared language.
- Provides a terminology framework for basic knitting concepts.
- Aims for definitions that are complete in themselves.
- Uses illustrations to clarify meanings.
- Does not standardise a notation system.
- Supports consistency in technical communication.
- Publication Date: 11.11.2002
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 01.040.59 Tekstil ve Deri Teknolojisi (Terimler); 59.080.99 Diğer tekstil endüstrisi ürünleri
- Pages: 47
- Source Standard: EN ISO 4921:2001
- International Equivalents: ISO 4921-EQV; EN ISO 4921-EQV
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