TS EN ISO 8388

TS EN ISO 8388 is a terminology standard for knitted fabrics, bringing together terms and definitions used for industrially produced machine-knitted fabrics. Standards of this kind establish a common technical language for textile products, helping designers, manufacturers, traders, and technical writers describe knitted materials consistently and without ambiguity.

A common vocabulary for knitted fabric types

Knitted fabrics are textile structures formed by intermeshing loops of yarn, which gives them properties such as stretch, drape, and comfort. Unlike woven fabrics, which are built from intersecting warp and weft yarns, knitted structures are defined by loop formation and the way those loops are arranged. In this standard, the focus is on the terminology for machine-produced knitted fabrics; it is a vocabulary document rather than a performance specification or a test method standard.

Why the terminology matters

In general technical practice, precise knitting vocabulary helps distinguish between fabric constructions, surface appearance, structural features, and intended use. That distinction matters when drafting specifications, comparing products, preparing catalogues, or communicating across supply chains. TS EN ISO 8388 contributes by consolidating the basic terms and definitions used to describe this class of textile fabric in a standardised form.

• Scope: industrially produced machine-knitted fabrics
• Document type: terms and definitions vocabulary standard
• Primary purpose: consistent technical communication
• Technical focus: naming and classifying knitted fabric types