TS EN ISO 6938

TS EN ISO 6938 is a terminology standard that standardises the generic names and definitions of natural fibres in textiles. Its scope is based on naming fibres according to their specific constitution or origin, helping make classification, labelling and technical communication more consistent. As a vocabulary standard, it reduces ambiguity when the same fibre may be described with different names in different contexts.

How natural-fibre terminology is organised

In textile practice, the term “natural fibre” is a broad concept covering fibres obtained from plant, animal or other natural sources. In general technical usage, fibre names are often linked to source, structure and how the material is identified or processed. The generic names and definitions provided by this standard help distinguish technical terminology from trade names or local habits of usage. That makes fibre types easier to express clearly in product descriptions, laboratory reports and technical documents.

What this standard contributes to documentation

• Provides generic names and definitions for the most important natural fibres.
• Uses a naming basis tied to the fibre’s specific constitution or origin.
• Supports consistent and comparable terminology in textiles.
• Helps reduce ambiguity in technical communication about natural fibres.

Because this is a terminology document, it does not set test methods or performance limits; its value lies in collecting natural-fibre names and definitions within a shared technical language. For professionals working with textile products, raw-material classification and fibre-composition documentation, it serves as a reference that supports accurate and consistent naming of natural fibres.