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Scope

Standardization of terminology, test methods, specifications and quality labelling of fibres and yarns.

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 17 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

3
Good Health and Well-being
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
56

Published ISO standards *

5

ISO standards under development *

27
Participating members
15
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 38/SC 23/WG 2   Fibres - Natural cellulosic Working group
ISO/TC 38/SC 23/WG 5   Fibres - Natural proteins Working group
ISO/TC 38/SC 23/WG 6   Fibres - Man-made Working group

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)

Acronym Title Category
BISFA International Bureau for the Standardisation of Man-Made Fibres A
EATP European Association for Textile Polyolefins A
EC - European Commission European Commission A
IWTO International Wool Textile Organization A

ISO/TC 38/SC 23 - Secretariat

KATS (Korea, Republic of)

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
93, Isu-ro, Maengdong-myeon
Eumseong-gun 27737 Chungcheongbuk-do
Korea, Republic of

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