The concept of smart (intelligent) textiles describes a new segment of special textiles, which react or adapt to the
changes in the environment as a result of integrated active functional materials, smart materials or active systems.
Equal methods for the designation of smart textiles, reliable standardized testing and certifying methods are needed
for quality production and successful market breakthrough. In the year 2007/08 CEN/TC 248 started to prepare the
first general Technical report in this area. Cosmetotextiles are already arranged by a new Technical report TP
FprCEN/TR 15917:2009. Intense standardisation of smart textiles and clothing in the field of personal protective
equipment also goes on. In this paper a global approach to the standardisation of smart textiles is presented.
