BS EN 13770:2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Conditioning and testing atmosphere
4 Method 1: Martindale abrasion machine method
   4.1 Principle
   4.2 Apparatus and agents
   4.3 Sampling and preparation of test specimens
       4.3.1 General
       4.3.2 Sampling of the test specimens from the
             laboratory sample
       4.3.3 Dimensions of auxiliary materials
       4.3.4 Mounting the test specimens
   4.4 Test procedure
   4.5 Assessment intervals
   4.6 Test report
5 Method 2: Abrasion on leg forms
   5.1 Principle
   5.2 Apparatus
       5.2.1 Abrasion tester (Figure C.1)
       5.2.2 Legs forms
       5.2.3 Elastic retaining collars
       5.2.4 Abradant paper
       5.2.5 Foam backing material (see annex F)
       5.2.6 Soft brush
   5.3 Sampling and number of tests
   5.4 Test procedure
   5.5 Test report
Annex A (normative) Specimen holders
Annex B (informative) Recommended inspection intervals
Annex C (informative) Apparatus for abrasion on leg forms
Annex D (normative) Size of legs forms, based on the
        MONDOPOINT sizes
Annex E (informative) Technical characteristics of
        abradant paper
Annex F (informative) Technical characteristics of foam

Describes two methods for the determination of abrasion resistance of knitted footwear garments.

This standard specifies two test methods for the determination of abrasion resistance of knitted footwear garments, e.g. ankle socks, socks, and heavy tights. The test methods apply to any of these articles, irrespective of size, composition and structure.