SIST EN ISO 9092:2026
(Main)Nonwovens - Vocabulary (ISO 9092:2026)
Nonwovens - Vocabulary (ISO 9092:2026)
This document defines the term nonwovens and provides auxiliary terminology to distinguish nonwovens from other materials.
Vliesstoffe - Wörterbuch (ISO 9092:2026)
Nontissés - Vocabulaire (ISO 9092:2026)
Le présent document définit le terme «nontissés» et fournit une terminologie complémentaire, afin de faire la distinction entre les nontissés et les autres matériaux.
Netkane tekstilije (vlaknovine) - Slovar (ISO 9092:2026)
Ta dokument opredeljuje izraz netkane tkanine in zagotavlja pomožno terminologijo za razlikovanje netkanih tkanin od drugih materialov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 25-Sep-2025
- Publication Date
- 13-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- ITEK - Textile and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-May-2026
- Due Date
- 09-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 14-May-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Apr-2026
- Effective Date
- 16-Oct-2024
Overview
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 - Nonwovens Vocabulary is an internationally recognized standard developed by ISO and adopted as a European and Slovenian national standard. The document provides authoritative definitions for the term "nonwovens" and related key terminology, supporting consistent communication and clear differentiation between nonwovens and other textile or sheet materials such as woven textiles, knitted fabrics, films, and paper products.
This standard is of significant value for manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and end-users within the textile and nonwovens industries, as well as for regulatory bodies and testing laboratories. By offering precise, harmonized language, SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 helps ensure clarity and reduces ambiguity in technical documents, product specifications, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
Key Topics
Nonwoven definition
Describes nonwovens as engineered, primarily planar fibrous assemblies given structural integrity by physical and/or chemical bonding-explicitly excluding weaving, knitting, and paper-making.Fibrous Assemblies
Establishes what constitutes a fibrous assembly, including arrangements of natural or manufactured fibers, filaments, or chopped yarns.Bonding Processes
Details bonding mechanisms for structural integrity in nonwovens, such as frictional forces (entanglement) and adhesive forces (with or without binders).Distinctions from Other Materials
Clarifies the differences between nonwovens, paper, films, knitted and woven textiles, ensuring proper classification. For example, it distinguishes wet-laid nonwovens from paper based on the predominant bonding mechanism.Auxiliary Terminology
Introduces specific terms such as:- Wet-laid process (not paper-making)
- Film-derived nonwovens
- Stitchbonded materials
- Wadding (high-loft nonwovens)
- Nonwoven composites
Index and References
The standard includes an index for easy navigation and references foundational vocabulary documents such as ISO 4046-3 and NWSP 001.
Applications
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 is used across multiple points of the value chain in the nonwovens industry:
Product Development and Specification
Assists engineers, designers, and product managers in specifying, developing, and marketing nonwoven products by providing precise terminology.Procurement and Supply Chain
Ensures buyers and suppliers adopt a shared understanding of product types, bonding methods, and structural characteristics.Quality Assurance and Testing
Supports laboratories in classifying and testing nonwoven materials according to globally accepted definitions, facilitating accurate reporting and compliance.Regulatory Compliance and International Trade
Provides regulatory agencies and customs officials with clear, standardized terms, streamlining certification and international trade of nonwovens.Education and Training
Serves as an essential reference for technical training, research, and educational purposes in textile science and materials engineering.
Related Standards
ISO 4046-3: Paper, board, pulps and related terms-Vocabulary-Part 3: Paper-making terminology
Provides comprehensive terminology for paper and related industries, useful for differentiating paper from nonwovens.NWSP 001: Standard Terminology Relating to the Nonwoven Industry
Aligns nonwoven sector-specific language globally.Other textile vocabulary standards
Additional ISO and CEN textile standards may complement the terminology provided in SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 for seamless communication in textile technology.
Keywords: nonwovens vocabulary, SIST EN ISO 9092:2026, nonwoven definitions, textile standards, fibrous assemblies, bonding processes, textile product classification, nonwoven composites, international textile terminology, ISO 9092.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Nonwovens - Vocabulary (ISO 9092:2026)". This standard covers: This document defines the term nonwovens and provides auxiliary terminology to distinguish nonwovens from other materials.
This document defines the term nonwovens and provides auxiliary terminology to distinguish nonwovens from other materials.
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.59 - Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies); 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13121-1:2003, SIST EN ISO 9092:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 9092:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Netkane tekstilije (vlaknovine) - Slovar (ISO 9092:2026)
Nonwovens - Vocabulary (ISO 9092:2026)
Vliesstoffe - Wörterbuch (ISO 9092:2026)
Nontissés - Vocabulaire (ISO 9092:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9092:2026
ICS:
01.040.59 Tekstilna in usnjarska Textile and leather
tehnologija (Slovarji) technology (Vocabularies)
59.080.30 Tkanine Textile fabrics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 9092
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 01.040.59 Supersedes EN ISO 9092:2019
English Version
Nonwovens - Vocabulary (ISO 9092:2026)
Nontiss? - Vocabulaire (ISO 9092:2026) Vliesstoffe - W?terbuch (ISO 9092:2026)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 9092:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38 "Textiles" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and textile products” the secretariat of
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The text of ISO 9092:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 9092:2026 without any modification.
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ISO 9092
Fourth edition
Nonwovens — Vocabulary
2026-04
Nontissés — Vocabulaire
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 General terminology .1
3.2 Auxiliary terminology to distinguish nonwovens from other materials .2
Bibliography . 3
Index . 4
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ISO 9092:2026(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
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