ISO 6938:2012

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ISO 6938:2012 is an international standard that defines and provides generic names for important natural fibers. It was published in July 2012 and last reviewed in 2022. 

This International Standard gives the generic names and the definitions of the most important natural fibres according to their specific constitution or origin. An alphabetical list of names in common use is provided, together with the corresponding standardized denominations.