SIST EN 13520:2004

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

Diese Norm legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Beständigkeit von Obermaterialien, Futter und Decksohlen unabhängig vom Werkstoff gegenüber nassem und trockenem Abrieb fest, um die Gebrauchseigenschaften im fertigen Zustand zu bestimmen.

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

La présente norme spécifie une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la résistance à l'abrasion mouillée et sèche des tiges, des doublures et des premières de propreté, quel que soit le matériau qui les compose, afin d'évaluer si elles conviennent à l'utilisation finale.

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

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2003
• 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-Jan-2004
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Ref Project: EN 13520:2001 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 13520:2004/A1:2005 - 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

SIST EN 13520:2004 is a European standard developed by CEN that outlines the test methods for assessing the abrasion resistance of footwear components-specifically uppers, linings, and insocks. This standard applies to these materials regardless of their composition and aims to evaluate their durability against both wet and dry abrasion conditions. It provides a reliable method to determine the wear resistance critical for footwear performance and suitability for end use.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  SIST EN 13520:2004 covers abrasion resistance testing by simulating real-life wear conditions on uppers, lining, and insocks. It measures surface degradation when exposed to abrasive forces under controlled laboratory conditions.
• Test Apparatus
  The method utilizes a specialized abrasion machine with test stations equipped with specimen carriers, abradant fabrics, and papers. The machine produces complex rubbing motions (Lissajous figures) to replicate multi-directional wear.
• Material Preparation and Sampling
  Test specimens are carefully cut from footwear materials, ensuring representative and undamaged samples. Both dry and wet test conditions are simulated by fully saturating the abradant fabric and table felt with water for wet abrasion testing. A controlled testing atmosphere according to EN 12222 is maintained.
• Testing Procedure
  Specimens are clamped without distortion, pressed against abrasive surfaces under a constant pressure of 12 kPa, and subjected to a prescribed number of abrasion cycles. Inspections occur at defined intervals to assess damage such as wear, pilling, discoloration, and perforation.
• Backing and Support Materials
  For thin materials (mass per unit area less than 500 g/m²), a polyurethane foam backing is used, with hardness measured according to the supplementary Annex A method. Crossbred worsted spun fabric is used as standard abradant material.
• Result Reporting
  Detailed recording of test conditions, specimen identification, abrasion cycles completed, and damage evaluations are required for transparent and reproducible results.

Applications

• Footwear Manufacturing Quality Control
  SIST EN 13520:2004 enables footwear manufacturers to evaluate material durability during product development, ensuring components meet performance requirements for abrasion resistance.
• Material Selection and Compliance
  Material suppliers and brands can use this standard to certify that uppers, lining fabrics, and insocks are suitable for their intended applications, helping prevent premature wear failures.
• Product Testing and Certification
  Laboratories apply this standard to provide standardized abrasion resistance data, which can support marketing claims, certification processes, and compliance with safety or occupational footwear regulations.
• Research and Development
  The method helps researchers compare new textiles, coatings, or treatments aimed at enhancing abrasion resistance, accelerating innovation in footwear component technology.

Related Standards

• EN 12222 – Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing footwear and components, referenced in EN 13520 for maintaining consistent test atmospheres.
• EN 13400 – Provides guidelines on sampling locations, preparation, and conditioning durations for footwear test specimens, ensuring representative and consistent testing outcomes.
• EN 344 – Addressing safety and occupational footwear requirements, offering context where abrasion resistance testing plays a role in product certification.

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Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Footwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistanceSchuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien, Futter und Decksohlen - AbriebfestigkeitChaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges, de la doublure et des premieres de propreté - Résistance a l'abrasionFootwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks - Abrasion resistance61.060ObuvalaFootwearICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13520:2001SIST EN 13520:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13520:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13520December 2001ICS 61.060English versionFootwear - Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks -Abrasion resistanceChaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges, de la doublure etdes premières de propreté - Résistance à l'abrasionSchuhe - Prüfverfahren für Schäfte, Futter undDeckbrandsohlen - AbriebfestigkeitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 November 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13520:2001 ESIST EN 13520:2004

Method for measuring the indentation hardness of foam.9A.1Apparatus.9A.2Procedure.9Bibliography.10SIST EN 13520:2004

5 mm2.4.1.2Horizontal abradant table of sufficient size to incorporate a square central test area of side 88 mm.Typically, the abradant tables are circular and of minimum diameter 125 mm.4.1.3Means of holding the exposed flat portion of the test specimen carrier (4.1.1) in contact with the abradanttable (4.1.2) whilst allowing the test specimen carrier to rotate freely in the plane of the abradant table.4.1.4Means of producing relative movement between the specimen carrier (4.1.1) and the abradant table (4.1.2)which forms a Lissajous figure occupying an area of 60 mm ± 1 mm
60 mm ± 1 mm (see Figure 1). EachLissajous figure requires 16 eliptical motions (revolutions) of the test specimen carrier and the speed of operation ofthe tester shall be 5 rad/s
0,4 rad/s 1) .4.1.5Means of maintaining a constant pressure of 12 kPa
0,2 kPa between the specimen carrier (4.1.1) andthe abradant table (4.1.2). The corresponding mass of the test specimen carrier and associated fitments is 795 g 5 g.4.1.6The parallelism of the abradant table (4.1.2) and the test specimen holder (4.1.1) shall be maintained within 0,05 mm throughout each Lissajous figure. A dial gauge fitted in place of the specimen carrier can be used toverify the parallelism of the abradant table.
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