prEN IEC 63517:2025
(Main)Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products - Heating temperature and power consumption
Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products - Heating temperature and power consumption
Textiles électroniques prêts-à-porter - Méthodes d'essai de performance des produits chauffants - Température de chauffage et consommation de puissance
Nosljivi elektronski tekstil - Preskusne metode za učinkovitosti ogrevalnih izdelkov - Temperatura ogrevanja in poraba električne energije
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Nov-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 124 - Wearable Electronic Devices and Technologies
- Current Stage
- 4060 - Enquiry results established and sent to TC, SR, BTTF - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Jul-2025
- Completion Date
- 04-Jul-2025
Overview
The prEN IEC 63517:2025 standard, developed by CLC and IEC Technical Committee 124, addresses the performance testing of wearable electronic textiles with heating functions. It establishes internationally harmonized test methods for evaluating critical performance parameters such as heating temperature and power consumption in wearable heating textile products, including jackets and vests designed for cold environments.
This standard focuses exclusively on measuring the heating efficiency and energy usage of these e-textile heating garments under controlled conditions. It excludes safety requirements covered by IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60335-2-17 and does not cover heating gloves, footwear, or battery safety/performance aspects.
Key Topics
Scope and Definitions
- Wearable heating e-textile product: Garments integrating electrical heating elements combined with conventional textile materials.
- Heating temperature: The measured surface temperature on the heated area facing the wearer.
- Power consumption for heating: Electrical energy used by the heating elements to reach and maintain the desired temperature.
- Safety requirements and portable batteries are explicitly excluded from this test methodology.
Test Principles and Equipment
- Infrared thermography is used to identify heating areas on the garment accurately.
- Temperature sensors like thermocouples are applied on identified points to record surface heating temperatures with a precision of ±1.0 °C.
- Voltage and current measuring devices measure electrical input to determine power consumption accurately.
- The test may use the garment's original or an external power source simulating the portable battery.
- Thermal insulation materials simulate body heat retention conditions during testing, consistent with IEC 60335-2-17 specifications.
Test Procedure
- Test specimens undergo environmental conditioning for 24 hours at standard temperature and humidity.
- Heating garments are arranged on thermal insulation, ensuring the heating side faces upward to mimic real-world conditions.
- Using infrared cameras, the six hottest spots in the heating areas are identified as measurement points at least 15 mm apart.
- Temperature and power consumption data are recorded simultaneously after the garment reaches stable heating conditions (minimum 10 minutes of operation).
- Test reports must detail environmental conditions, measurement setup, heating temperatures, and power consumption data.
Applications
This standard serves multiple applications where wearable heating textiles are in demand, including but not limited to:
- Winter sports apparel: Jackets and vests with integrated heating elements designed to maintain warmth.
- Military garments: Heating e-textiles used in extreme environments to protect personnel from cold exposure.
- Healthcare settings: For example, wearable heating fabrics aiding COVID-19 patient care or other medical uses.
- Cold storage and outdoor workplaces: Protective heated clothing to improve comfort and safety in low-temperature work environments.
Manufacturers and testing laboratories utilize prEN IEC 63517:2025 to validate performance claims, optimize heating design, reduce energy consumption, and ensure uniform product quality. It further aids regulatory compliance and market acceptance by adhering to stringent, internationally recognized test protocols.
Related Standards
- IEC 62368-1: Safety requirements for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment, referenced for thermal safety limits of heating products.
- IEC 60335-2-17: Safety of electrical appliances for heating garments, including protective requirements for wearable heating.
- ISO 139: Standards for textiles conditioning and testing atmospheres, ensuring consistent environmental test conditions.
- ISO 10880:2017: General principles for infrared thermographic testing, guiding the use of infrared cameras in temperature measurement.
- Additional IEC and ISO standards on electronic textiles and portable electrical devices may complement the scope of prEN IEC 63517:2025.
By applying prEN IEC 63517:2025, stakeholders can achieve reliable and repeatable measurement of electrical heating textiles' performance-specifically heating temperature regulation and power consumption-empowering innovation in smart textiles for personal comfort and protection. This aligns with the growing demand for high-performance wearable electronic textiles in diversified cold-weather sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN IEC 63517:2025 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products - Heating temperature and power consumption". This standard covers: Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products - Heating temperature and power consumption
Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products - Heating temperature and power consumption
prEN IEC 63517:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.80 - Smart textiles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2025
Nosljivi elektronski tekstil - Preskusne metode za učinkovitosti ogrevalnih
izdelkov - Temperatura ogrevanja in poraba električne energije
Wearable electronic textiles - Test methods for performance of heating products -
Heating temperature and power consumption
Textiles électroniques prêts-à-porter - Méthodes d'essai de performance des produits
chauffants - Température de chauffage et consommation de puissance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 63517:2025
ICS:
59.080.80 Inteligentne tekstilije Smart textiles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
124/309/CDV
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PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 63517 ED1
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2025-04-11 2025-07-04
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124/275/CD, 124/308/CC
IEC TC 124 : WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES
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Korea, Republic of Mr Jae Yeong Park
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TITLE:
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temperature and power consumption
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1 CONTENTS
3 FOREWORD . 3
4 INTRODUCTION . 5
5 1 Scope . 6
6 2 Normative references . 6
7 3 Terms and definitions . 6
8 4 Principle . 7
9 5 Test equipment and materials . 7
10 5.1 Thermometer . 7
11 5.2 External power source . 7
12 5.3 Measuring devices for voltage and current . 7
13 5.4 Infrared thermographic camera . 7
14 5.5 Thermal insulation . 7
15 6 Test specimens . 7
16 6.1 Conditioning. 7
17 6.2 Preparation of test specimen . 8
18 6.3 Selection of measuring points . 8
19 7 Test procedure . 9
20 7.1 Environmental conditions . 9
21 7.2 Heating Temperature . 9
22 7.3 Power consumption for heating . 10
23 8 Test report . 10
24 Bibliography . 11
26 Figure 1 – Preparation of test . 8
27 Figure 2 – Selection of measuring points . 8
28 Figure 3 – Test of heating temperature . 9
29 Figure 4 – Measurement of power consumption . 10
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32 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
33 ____________
35 WEARABLE ELECTRONIC TEXTILES –
37 Test methods for performance of heating products
38 – Heating temperature and power consumption
40 FOREWORD
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92 INTRODUCTION
93 Wearable heating e-textile products are designed for use in cold environments, such as winter
94 sports, military operations, COVID-19 healthcare settings, and cold storage facilities.
95 These products are composed of both e-textile and conventional textile materials. The e-textile
96 components generate electrical heat, while the conventional textiles help retain the warmth by
97 insulating against the cold.
98 This document specifies a test method for evaluating the heating performance of wearable
99 heating e-textile products. Heating performance, as defined in this document, includes heating
100 temperature and power consumption in relation to heating duration.
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