ISO/TC 38/SC 20 - Fabric descriptions

ISO 23606:2009 specifies various systems of symbolic notation and pattern design for knitted fabrics. The symbolic notations contained in ISO 23606:2009 do not necessarily constitute the only method of representation.

Establishes a code, consisting of four elements, for the systematic numerical notation for basic weaves and their simple derivatives. For definitions refers to ISO 3572.

Definitions of general terms for describing weaves (for example, warp, weft (filling), pick, face, back, interlacing, weave, float, design paper, etc.) are given and the three basic weaves are described.

A number of characteristic parameters for woven fabrics and their constituents at various stages of manufacture and processing for the purpose of fabric designation are given. It is not intended that the list of parameters should be exclusive and additional information can be given as required. Applicable to all woven fabrics except textile floor coverings.