What is BS 1903 – Clothing industry glossary about?

BS 1903 is an international standard that focuses on the glossary of terms used by the clothing industry.

BS 1903 gives a standard glossary that enlists terms and definitions, as used by the clothing industry.

BS 1903 covers general terms, materials, garments and garments parts, sewing machine parts, and a glossary of terms used by the clothing industry.

Who is BS 1903 – Clothing industry glossary for?

BS 1903 on the glossary of terms used by the clothing industry is useful for:

Textiles and textile products manufacturers
Clothing industries
Textile testing laboratories
Fabric quality assurance authorities

Why should you use BS 1903 – Clothing industry glossary?

The clothing industry or garment industry summarizes the types of trade and industry along with the production and value chain of clothing and garments, starting with the textile industry (producers of cotton, wool, fur, and synthetic fibre), embellishment using embroidery, via the fashion industry to apparel retailers up to trade with second-hand clothes and textile recycling.

BS 1903 has been developed, as a more comprehensive glossary was needed. It gives terms for inclusion that were extracted and considered from several sources.

BS 1903 provides you with a glossary, that has been divided into nine sections and within each section, the terms are, as far as possible, in alphabetical order. An index of all terms has been provided for ease of reference.

BS 1903 helps sectors build upon a wealth of clothing technology some of which, like the loom, the cotton gin, and the sewing machine heralded industrialization not only of the previous textile manufacturing practices. Clothing industries are also known as allied industries, fashion industries, garment industries, or soft goods industries.

BS 1903:1981

Glossary of terms used by the clothing industry

Current

Published:

30 Oct 1981