scope:

1.1 This terminology covers the conservation of cultural objects made of or containing textiles.

1.2 This terminology may be used by educators, governing bodies, museum directors and professionals, and private and institutional conservators.

1.3 This terminology may be used in correspondence, records, and reports pertaining to textile conservation.

1.4 When any of these definitions are removed from the context of this standard, insert the delimiting phrase, in textile conservation .

1.5 For definitions of other terms relating to textiles, see Terminology D123.