Overview
ISO 11675:2005 - Textile machinery and accessories - Flatbed knitting machines - Vocabulary - is an international standard that defines the terminology and a system of classification for flatbed knitting machines. The document provides standardized terms and definitions (in English and French, with German equivalents published separately) to ensure consistent use of language across manufacturers, designers, technical documentation and training in the textile machinery sector. This second edition (2005) updates the first edition and includes illustrated clarifications and a symbols list to support clear communication.
Key topics
The standard focuses on vocabulary and classification rather than performance metrics. Major technical topics covered include:
- General scope and classification of flatbed knitting machines and hybrid forming methods
- Terms and definitions for machine components and subsystems, including:
- construction features and needle bed arrangements
- machine frame and drive systems
- needle bed, knitting head and carriage terminology
- cam systems and needle-drive descriptions
- yarn feed, yarn monitoring and fabric take-down terminology
- machine control systems and associated symbols
- Sides and dimensions terminology and conventions used in technical documentation
- Inclusion of a symbols list, bibliography and alphabetical indices (English, French, German)
- Notes on reproduction rights for educational use of the terms and definitions
Keywords: ISO 11675:2005, flatbed knitting machines vocabulary, textile machinery terminology, needle bed, cam system, yarn feed, machine control.
Applications
ISO 11675:2005 is practical for organizations and professionals who need a common language for flatbed knitting machinery:
- Manufacturers and equipment designers - for consistent component naming in design documents and drawings
- Technical writers and translated documentation teams - to produce accurate manuals, parts lists and service guides
- Procurement and quality assurance - to specify equipment and verify compliance with recognized terminology
- Training and education providers - to develop curricula and teaching materials using ISO-consistent terms
- R&D and standards committees - to support interoperability, benchmarking and cross‑company collaboration
Using the standard reduces ambiguity in specifications, improves clarity in maintenance and safety documentation, and aids international trade through harmonized terminology.
Related standards
ISO 11675:2005 was prepared by ISO/TC 72 (Textile machinery). Users will often consult other ISO textile machinery standards and national standards (e.g., DIN publications for German terms) for complementary requirements, classifications, or electromagnetic/mechanical safety standards relevant to knitting equipment.
