SIST EN 13520:2004/A1:2005

Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance

This standard specifies a test method for determining the resistance of uppers, linings and insocks irrespective of the material, to wet and dry abrasion, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien, Futter und Decksohlen - Abriebfestigkeit

Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges, de la doublure et des premieres de propreté - Résistance a l'abrasion

Obutev - Preskusne metode za zunanje zgornje materiale, podloge in vložke - Odpornost proti odrgnjenju

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2005
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Ref Project: EN 13520:2001/A1:2004 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 13520:2004 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Revises: oSIST prEN ISO 17704:2008 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers, linings and insocks - Abrasion resistance (ISO/DIS 17704:2008)
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: oSIST prEN ISO 17704:2008 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers, linings and insocks - Abrasion resistance (ISO/DIS 17704:2008)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

Overview

EN 13520:2001/A1:2004 - issued by CEN (Technical Committee CEN/TC 309) - specifies a standardized test method for measuring the abrasion resistance of footwear uppers, linings and insocks. The method applies irrespective of the material and covers both wet and dry abrasion conditions to assess suitability for end use. The amendment A1 (2004) updates test parameters and clarifies procedural options to ensure reproducible results across laboratories and manufacturers.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Determines resistance to wet and dry abrasion for uppers, linings and insocks (all materials).
• Test apparatus and speed: Amendment A1 adds a note linking test rotational speed to outer hub rotation - for an operation speed of 5 rad/s ± 0.4 rad/s, the outer hubs should rotate at 48 rev/min ± 2 rev/min - improving consistency in test setup.
• Test consumables: The amendment modifies specified properties for abradant materials (yarn linear density and minimum mass per unit area). The standard distinguishes between using abradant fabric (clause 4.2) and abradant paper (clause 4.3); clause 7 now requires reporting which abradant was used.
• Procedure clarifications: Subclause wording changes (e.g., replacing “and” with “or” in subclause 6.1) refine selection criteria and test decision logic to reduce ambiguity.
• Reporting: Results should indicate test conditions (wet/dry), type of abradant (fabric or paper), and the relevant test parameters used per the standard.

Applications and who uses it

• Footwear manufacturers use EN 13520 to validate upper, lining and insole materials during product development and quality control, ensuring materials meet durability expectations for end users.
• Testing laboratories apply the method to provide independent abrasion resistance reports for certification, compliance, or comparative material assessment.
• Material suppliers and R&D teams use the standard to compare formulations and surface treatments under standardized abrasion conditions.
• Procurement and specification writers reference EN 13520 when defining material acceptance criteria and performance requirements in purchase specifications.
• Standards bodies and conformity assessors use the standard as part of harmonized European requirements for footwear performance testing.

Related standards

• EN 13520:2001 (original) - baseline test method; A1:2004 provides amendments and clarifications.
• CEN/TC 309 - committee responsible for footwear standards and related test methods.

This standard is essential for consistent, reproducible measurement of footwear abrasion resistance and supports quality assurance, product development and regulatory compliance in the footwear industry. Keywords: EN 13520, abrasion resistance, footwear test methods, uppers lining insocks, wet and dry abrasion, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2005
Obutev - Preskusne metode za zunanje zgornje materiale, podloge in vložke -
Odpornost proti odrgnjenju
Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien, Futter und Decksohlen - Abriebfestigkeit
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges, de la doublure et des premieres de propreté -
Résistance a l'abrasion
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13520:2001/A1:2004
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13520:2001/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2004
ICS 61.060
English version
Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks -
Abrasion resistance
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges, de la doublure et Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien, Futter und
des premières de propreté - Résistance à l'abrasion Decksohlen - Abriebfestigkeit
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 13520:2001; it was approved by CEN on 28 October 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Po
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