What is ISO 17076-1 about?
ISO 170761 is a series on leathers. Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. ISO 17076-1 specifies a method of determining the abrasion resistance of leather using a Taber apparatus.
Who is ISO 17076-1 for?
ISO 17076-1 on the determination of abrasion resistance is useful for:
- Leather manufacturing industries
- Leather testing institutions
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 17076-1?
Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools, and sports equipment, and lasts for decades. Abrasion resistance means an ability to withstand the wear and tear of friction caused by mechanical parts and instances of repetitive scraping or rubbing. ISO 170761 provides the required guidance on abrasion resistance of leather through Taber apparatus including sampling and sample preparation of the method and procedure.
Abrasion resistance withstands surface wear from rubbing, extending the life of a product, and protecting the person who wears it. ISO 17076-1 ensures the safety and wearability of the leather for undertaking consumer confidence. Using ISO 17076-1 you can specify a method of determining the abrasion resistance of leather.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 17076-1:2020 supersedes ISO 17076-1:2012, which has been technically revised. Moderate changes have been made to apparatus and procedure. Minor changes have been made to the test report and sources of apparatus. Terms and definitions have been added.