What is BS EN 13520 – Abrasion resistance of footwear about?
BS EN 13520 is an international standard that focuses on best practices for good quality footwear.
BS EN 13520 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of uppers, linings, and socks irrespective of the material, to wet and dry abrasion, to assess the suitability for end-use.
BS EN 13520 covers apparatus and material, sampling and conditioning, test method, and procedure for determining the abrasion resistance of footwear.
Who is BS EN 13520 – Abrasion resistance of footwear for?
BS EN 13360 on Abrasion resistance of footwear is useful for:
- Footwear manufacturing industry
- Leather manufacturing industry
- Leather processing companies
- Regulatory authorities
- Safety regulating authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13520 – Abrasion resistance of footwear?
Footwear comfort is a widely promoted attribute in marketing footwear and can be applicable across a wide range of footwear categories. Comfort is a key influence in achieving customer satisfaction and can be an important factor in brand loyalty.
BS EN 13520 is primarily about determining the resistances of the footwear that will best accommodate the quality of the footwear.
BS EN 13520 gives you elaborated information about the apparatus used and materials required to perform the test, explains the principle of the test methods, as well as helps the users with the sampling and conditioning to conclude the final test report.
BS EN 13520 helps in examining the surface resistance of the footwear, which can influence the quality and cost of footwear. This directly affects the gain/loss of the manufacturer, thus, it enables users to produce the high class footwear products.