TS EN ISO 9092

TS EN ISO 9092 is a vocabulary standard for nonwoven textile materials. It defines the term nonwovens and supplies auxiliary terminology that helps distinguish nonwovens from other textile materials. In general technical terms, nonwovens are not made by weaving or knitting yarns; they are formed by bonding or entangling fibres directly into a sheet or web structure.

Core terminology for distinguishing nonwoven structures

From a general engineering perspective, nonwovens form a broad material family in which fibres are held together by mechanical, chemical or thermal means. The bonding route strongly influences properties such as surface appearance, bulk, strength and permeability. For that reason, precise terminology matters: it allows manufacturers, specifiers and users to describe structure, process and end use with the same meaning. Vocabulary standards primarily support consistency and understanding rather than imposing performance requirements.

The scope of this standard is limited to defining nonwovens and providing terminology to separate them from non-nonwoven textile structures. TS EN ISO 9092 is therefore a reference vocabulary document, useful for classification, technical communication and product description, rather than a test-method standard.

• Defines the term nonwovens and related auxiliary terminology.
• Helps distinguish nonwovens from other textile materials.
• Supports consistent technical communication and product classification.
• Focuses on conceptual clarity rather than performance limits.