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The Footwear Testing Department offers a broad range of chemical, physical and complete shoe testing for customers seeking to maintain consistent product quality. Please click on the rectangle below to view the specific testing procedures for our most requested tests. Should you require a test that is not in our listing, please contact us.


Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance
     NBS ASTM D1630
     Taber ASTM D3389/D3884
Apparent Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D297/D792/D3574
Ash Content ASTM D297/D2617/D4906
Colorfastness to Light (Carbon Arc) AATCC 16, ASTM G23/G153
Compression Set and Recovery (24 hr) ASTM D395/D3574
Compression Under Load ASTM D575
Cracking Resistance - Ross Flex ASTM D1052
Durometer Hardness ASTM D2240
Light and Oven Aging ASTM D573/G153
Melt Point Fisher - Johns Apparatus
Non-Marking PTL 1260-06
Oil and Grease Content ASTM D3495
Oil / Chemical Resistance ASTM D471
Slip Resistance ASTM F609/F1677
Sole Adhesion PTL 1300-07
Tear Strength
     Die C ASTM D624
     F Tear ASTM D3574
     Slit ASTM D412/D2212
     Stitch (Single / Double Hole) ASTM D4786/D4705, FTM 311-2141/2151
     Tongue ASTM D4704
     Trouser (Die T) ASTM D624
Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D412/D2209/D2211/D3574
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance
     Martindale ASTM D4966
     Taber ASTM D3389/D3884
Anti-Microbial Finish Assessment AATCC 100/147
Anti-Fungal Finish Assessment / Resistance AATCC 30, ASTM G21
Apparent Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D297/D2346, FTM 311-1231
Ash Content ASTM D297/D2617/D4906
Barnyard Resistance Consult Lab
Blocking Resistance ASTM D751/D6116, FTM 311-3121
Blooming PTL 1390-07
Breathability (Water Vapor Permeability) ASTM D5052/E96
Burst Strength - Ball ASTM D2207/D3787
Chrome Content ASTM D2807, FTM 311-6515
Colorfastness to:
     Crocking (Wet and Dry) AATCC8/116, ASTM D5053, FTM 311-3011
     Light (Carbon Arc) AATCC 16, ASTM G23/G153
     Perspiration AATCC 15, ASTM D2322, FTM 311-3211
     Water (Bleed Resistance) AATCC 107, ASTM D5552/D6012
Cracking Resistance (Finish / Grain)
     Ball SLP / IUP9
     Bally Flex ASTM D6182
     Impact (Low Temperature) ASTM D1790
     Mandrel / Fold ASTM D6075, FTM 311-7211
     Mullen ASTM D2210
Finish Adhesion SATRA TM 408, Tape Test (PTL 1310-07)
Flammability / Heat Resistance NFPA 1971/1977
Formaldehyde Content HPLC, NIOSH Method 5700
Fungicide Analysis
     OPP % HPLC, Extraction
     TCMTB HPLC
Light and Heat Aging (Finish Stability) ASTM D573/G153, AATCC 16, PTL Methods
Moisture Content ASTM D3790, FTM 311-6211/6221
Oil and Grease Content ASTM D3495
Oil Repellency AATCC 118
Pilling - Martindale ASTM D4970
pH AATCC 81, ASTM D2810, FTM 311-6621
Pipiness ASTM D2941, SATRA TM 36
Scuff Resistance (Taber) ASTM D3389/D3884
Shrink Temperature ASTM D6076, FTM 311-7011
Stain / Soil Release AATCC 130, PTL Methods
Staining / Bleeding ASTM D5552/D6012, FTM 311-3021
Tear Strength
     Slit / Slot ASTM D2212
     Stitch (Single / Double Hole) ASTM D4786/D4705, FTM 311-2141/2151
     Tongue ASTM D751/D4704, FTM 311-2111
Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D2208/D2209/D2211/D5034/D5035, FTM 311-2021/2031
Thickness ASTM D1813/D1814
Water Absorption ASTM D1815/D6014/D6015, FTM 311-8111/8112
Water Resistance - Maeser Flex ASTM D2099
Wicking / Water Take-Up PTL 1030
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance
     Martindale ASTM D4966, SATRA TM 31
     Taber ASTM D3884
     Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157
Bond Strength (Peel) SATRA TM 101
Colorfastness to Crocking (Wet and Dry) AATCC 8/116
Compression Set and Recovery (24 hr) ASTM D395/D3574
Compression Under Load ASTM D575
Dimensional Stability SATRA TM 98
Flexing Index SATRA TM 3
Insole Rib
     Shear Strength SATRA TM 405
     Stitch Tear PTL Methods
Light and Heat Aging ASTM D573/G153, AATCC 16, PTL Methods
Resilience / Shock Absorption ASTM D2632
Thickness ASTM D1777
Tensile Strength SATRA TM 2
Test Description Method
Breathability / Water Vapor Permeability PTL 1140, MIL Spec
Blooming PTL 1390-07
Oven Aging / Tropical Chamber Aging ASTM D573, PTL 1320-07, FTM 311-5041
Safety Shoe Testing ANSI Z41, ASTM F2412/2413
     Conductive Protective
     Corrosion Resistance (Sole Plate)
     Electrical Hazard (EH), U.S. and CSA
     Impact and Compression (Impact - CSA)
     Rockwell Hardness
     Sole Plate Puncture
     Static Dissipative (SD)
SATRA Whole Shoe Flex
     Dry SATRA TM 92
     Water Resistance SATRA TM 77
Shoe Strap Attachment Strength ASTM D5035
Water Resistance-Static PTL 1330-07
Test Description Method
Bond Strength PTL Method
Compression Resistance (Crush) MIL-C-41814F
Disintegration MIL-C-41814F
Fungicide Analysis
     OPP % HPLC, Extraction
     TCMTB HPLC
Mullen Burst ASTM D2210
Single Hole Wet Tear Strength MIL-C-41814F
Stiffness (Tinius Olsen) ASTM D747
Tensile Strength ASTM D2209
Thickness ASTM D1813/D1814
Water Absorption MIL-C-41814F
Water Soluble MIL-C-41814F
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance-NBS ASTM D1630
Durometer Hardness ASTM D2240
Heel Attachment Strength PTL 1225
Non-Marking PTL 1260-06
Slip Resistance ASTM F609/F1677
Top Lift Attachment Strength PTL 1220
Thickness ASTM D1813/D1814
Test Description Method
Bending Fatigue - Non-Metallic PTL Methods
Bending Resistance - Metal PTL Methods
Corrosion Resistance (Salt Fog) ASTM B117
Cracking Resistance (90° Bend) PTL Methods
Hardness and Bending Properties - Non-Metallic PTL 1110
Rockwell Hardness ASTM E18
Test Description Method
Abrasion Resistance-Flex and Abrasion ASTM D3885
Barrel Pull Off PTL 1340-07
Corrosion Resistance (Salt Fog) ASTM B117
Eyelet / Loop / Fastener Tear Out Resistance SATRA TM 149
Finish Abrasion Burrel Shaker Method
Hook and Loop Fasteners (Peel / Shear) ASTM D5170/D5169
Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D2209/D2211/D5035
Thickness ASTM D1777/D1813/D1814
Zipper and Fastener Testing ASTM Methods, SFA Methods
Test Description Method
Contact Surface Area Ground Under Pressure USCL 64
Goodyear Welt Evaluation
Surface Area Evaluation (ESAU) USCL 64
Weight Analysis USCL 64


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