TSE CEN ISO/TR 23383

TSE CEN ISO/TR 23383 is a technical report that brings together definitions, categorisation, application areas and standardization needs for smart textiles and textile products. It helps readers understand smart textiles not just as a broad label, but as a family of textile-based technologies with different functions, maturity levels and intended uses.

How smart textiles are framed technically

In general technical terms, smart textiles are textile systems that can sense, respond to, communicate or adapt to a stimulus or change in conditions. Because this field spans fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products, clear terminology matters. The definitions in this report support consistent communication across research, product development, procurement and related technical discussions, where the same term can otherwise be used for quite different concepts.

Why categorisation and standardization needs matter

According to the supplied scope, the document briefly describes the current stage of development of these products, their application potential and indications of preferential standardization needs. In other words, it functions as a conceptual guide rather than a product test standard. That is valuable in a fast-moving area such as smart textiles, where applications may range from monitoring and comfort functions to advanced interactive or responsive textile systems, and where common terminology is essential for future standardisation work.

• Provides definitions and conceptual distinctions.
• Categorises different types of smart textiles.
• Summarises current development stage and application potential.
• Indicates priority areas for standardization.