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This document covers the different types of weaving and knitting machines defined in ISO 5247 (all parts)[2] and ISO 7839[3], respectively. It is applicable to: full-width weaving machines with weft insertion by: shuttles; rigid, telescopic or flexible rapiers; projectiles; hydraulic (waterjet) or by pneumatic (airjet) nozzle; narrow fabric weaving machines with weft insertion by shuttles or needles; jacquard machines; knitting machinery including: circular knitting; flat bed knitting; warp knitting; raschel; cotton (flat weft weaving); other fabric manufacturing machines e.g.: multi-phase weaving machines; circular weaving machines; stitch bonding machines.NOTE Because of the high requirements on measurement conditions, grade 1 methods are normally not feasible for textile machinery.