TS ISO 5247-1

TS ISO 5247-1 is a vocabulary and classification standard for weaving machines. In weaving, woven fabric is produced by interlacing two or more systems of parallel threads; this standard provides a common technical language for naming and classifying the machine families used for that process.

Common terminology for weaving machinery

In textile engineering, the term “weaving machine” can cover more than the classic loom alone. It may also include machine arrangements that work with the weaving principle or with hybrid forming methods. The purpose of this standard is to align the names and concepts used for these machines so that similar terms are understood consistently in design, purchasing, maintenance, training, and technical documentation.

Why classification matters

This part establishes a system of classification for weaving machines used in the textile industry, rather than specifying machine performance or test methods. Its role is to support correct identification and grouping of equipment. The ISO terms and definitions given in the official languages are authoritative; the German equivalents are provided as additional information under the responsibility of the German member body.

• Defining machine groups used in weaving by a shared technical vocabulary
• Distinguishing the interlacing of parallel thread systems as the core weaving principle
• Placing machines using hybrid forming methods within the same terminology framework
• Reducing ambiguity in technical communication and documentation