ASTM D6014-00(2015)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Dynamic Water Absorption of Leather Surfaces

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method may be used to measure the effectiveness of water resistant treatments of light leathers such as glove and garment leather that have no finish. It can also be used to measure the water absorption capacity of insole materials thus providing a gage for predicting foot comfort or discomfort.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determining the degree of wettability of a leather surface. This test method does not apply to wet blue.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2015
• ICS: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs
• Technical Committee: D31 - Leather
• Drafting Committee: D31.04 - Apparel

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6014 − 00 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Dynamic Water Absorption of Leather
Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope measure the water absorption capacity of insole materials thus
providing a gage for predicting foot comfort or discomfort.
1.1 This test method covers determining the degree of
wettability of a leather surface. This test method does not apply
4. Apparatus
to wet blue.
4.1 Washing Machine—A Launder-Ometer, or an assembly
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of apparatus capable of similar test conditions (see Note 1). In
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
either machine, 1-pt (500-mL) specimen containers are held
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
with their bases toward a horizontal shaft and 2 in. (50 mm) out
and are not considered standard.
from its center of rotation. Speed of rotation shall be 40 to 45
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the rpm. Provision shall be made for maintaining the initial
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the temperature of the specimen containers throughout the test.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—A motor-driven assembly, designed to hold 1-pt (500-mL)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
specimen containers so that they are relative to the axis of the motor shaft
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in the same way as in the Launder-Ometer, can be used. The entire
assembly, fitted with specimen containers, shall be turned at 40 to 45 rpm
2. Referenced Documents inside a simple boxlike container. Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs.
1 and 2.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Specimen Containers, glass or stainless steel, 1-pt (500-
D1610 Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Prod-
mL), washer, and cap, or Mason jar, top inside diameter 2 ⁄8
ucts for Testing
in. (60.3 mm) and 4 in. (100 mm) high including thread, with
2.2 Federal Standard:
threaded lid and insert.
Federal Test Standard No. 311, Method 8151 Dynamic Wa-
ter Absorption of Leather Surfaces
4.3 Balance, sensitive to 0.01 g or better (high speed
balance preferred for readings to nearest 0.01 g).
3. Significance and Use
4.4 Roll of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (Both Sides) Paper,
3.1 This test method may be used to measure the effective-
1 in. (25.4 mm) wide (for light leathers).
ness of water resistant treatments of light leathers such as glove
4.5 Rubber Rings, 0.8 to 1.6 mm thick, Type A durometer
and garment leather that have no finish. It can also be used to
hardness 50 to 80, inner diameter 2 ⁄4 in. (57 mm), to fit into
lids (for light leathers).
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D31 on Leather
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.04 on ApparelThis test method
was developed from Federal Test Method Standard No. 311, Method 8151 in The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
cooperation with the U.S. Army Natick Research Development & Engineering is Atlas Electric Devices Company, 4114 No. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613.
Center, Natick MA and the Defense Personnel Support Center Directorate of If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
Clothing and Textiles, Philadelphia PA. Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6014 - 00 (2010). Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.
DOI: 10.1520/D6014-00R15. ADJD2096. Original adjunct produced in 1962. Adjunct last revised in 2009.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM is Parkway Plastics, P.O. Box 475, Piscataway, NJ 08854. If you are aware of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your
the ASTM website. comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
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Designation: D6014 − 00 (Reapproved 2010) D6014 − 00 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Dynamic Water Absorption of Leather
Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers determining the degree of wettability of a leather surface. This test method does not apply to wet
blue.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units values given in parentheses are for
information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1610 Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for Testing
2.2 Federal Standard:
Federal Test Standard No. 311, Method 8151 Dynamic Water Absorption of Leather Surfaces
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method may be used to measure the effectiveness of water resistant treatments of light leathers such as glove and
garment leather that have no finish. It can also be used to measure the water absorption capacity of insole materials thus providing
a gage for predicting foot comfort or discomfort.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Washing Machine—A Launder-Ometer, or an assembly of apparatus capable of similar test conditions (see Note 1). In
either machine, 1-pt (500-mL) specimen containers are held with their bases toward a horizontal shaft and 2 in. (50 mm) out from
its center of rotation. Speed of rotation shall be 40 to 45 rpm. Provision shall be made for maintaining the initial temperature of
the specimen containers throughout the test.
NOTE 1—A motor-driven assembly, designed to hold 1-pt (500-mL) specimen containers so that they are relative to the axis of the motor shaft in the
same way as in the Launder-Ometer, can be used. The entire assembly, fitted with specimen containers, shall be turned at 40 to 45 rpm inside a simple
boxlike container. Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2.
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4.2 Specimen Containers, glass or stainless steel, 1-pt (500-mL), washer, and cap, or Mason jar, top inside diameter 2 ⁄8 in.
(60.3 mm) and 4 in. (100 mm) high including thread, with threaded lid and insert.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D31 on Leather and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.04 on ApparelThis test method was
developed from Federal Test Method Standard No. 311, Method 8151 in cooperation with the U.S. Army Natick Research Development & Engineering Center, Natick MA
and the Defense Personnel Support Center Directorate of Clothing and Textiles, Philadelphia PA.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010Sept. 1, 2015. Published May 2010October 2015. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
D6014 - 00 (2005).(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D6014-00R10.10.1520/D6014-00R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Atlas Electric Devices Company, 4114 No. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. If
you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD2096. Original adjunct produced in 1962. Adjunct last revised in 2009.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Parkway Plastics, P.O. Box 475, Piscataway, NJ 08854. If you are aware of alternative
suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,
which you may attend.
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