1 Scope
1.1 This Standard specifies two test methods (method A and method B) for assessing the degree of damage(marring) and transfer of a material’s surface colour during mild dry or wet abrasion. The methods are applicable to all footwear uppers, linings and insocks irrespective of the material, in order to assess suitability for end use.
1.2 This standard also specifies a method (method C) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding from materials and components such as sewing threads and shoe laces due to the action of water and artificial perspiration solutions, in order to assess suitability for end use.
2 Normative References
The following Standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this Part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB 250-1995 Gray Scale for Assessing Change in Colour (ISO 105-A02:1993, Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for Assessing Change in Colour, IDT)
GB 251-1995 Gray Scale for Assessing Staining (ISO 105-A03:1993, Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part A03: Grey Scale for Assessing Staining, IDT)
GB/T 6151-1997 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - General Principle of Testing (ISO 105-A01:1994, Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part A01: General Principles of Testing, EQV)
GB/T 6682-1992 Water for Laboratory Use - Specifications
ISO 105-F10 Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part F10: Specification for Adjacent Fabric: Multifibre.
ISO 18454 Footwear - Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing of Footwear and Components for Footwear 1)
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Colour fastness to rubbing
