Abstract: Market is the basis for laying down standards. The rapid development of nonwoven machinery industry in China requires the support of technical standards. This article analyzed the present situation of nonwoven machinery-related standards at home and abroad, discussed the demand for such standards system on Chinese market, summarized the levels and framework of the national standards system for nonwoven machinery, answered some questions on such a system and pointed out the key tasks to be done in establishing the national standards system for nonwoven machinery.

Key words: standards system; textile machinery; nonwoven machinery; standardization