2. Getting involved
3. Standards Committees
4. Textilnorm

DIN Standards Committee Textiles and Textile Machinery

Overview

This European Standard describes a flexible sizing system based on body dimensions and the related size labelling information for consumers, by the use of a standard pictogram. Examples of labelling clothing with the standard pictogram (see EN 13402-1) are given in Clause 5 in this document. Examples of tables for body measurements and intervals are given in Annex A (informative) to be used for compiling garment sizes for men, women, boys, girls and infants. Garment dimensions are not contained in this document. This document (EN 13402-3:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 "Textile and textile products", the secretariat of which is held by BSI (United Kingdom). The responsible German committee is Working Committee NA 106-01-02 AA "Textilien und Bekleidung - Kennzeichnung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren; SpA zu CEN/TC 248/WG 10, WG 20, WG 33 und ISO/TC 133" ("Textiles - Designation, requirements and test methods; Mirror committee to CEN/TC 248/WG 10, WG 20, WG 33 and ISO/TC 133") at DIN Standards Committee Textiles and Textile Machinery (Textilnorm).

Responsible national committee

NA 106-01-02 AA - Textiles - Designation, requirements and test methods; Mirror committee to CEN/TC 248/WG 20 and ISO/TC 133  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products