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| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
| DIN | ASTM D5963/DIN 53516/ISO 4649 |
| Taber | ASTM D3389/D7255 |
| Apparent Density (Specific Gravity) | ASTM D297/D792/D3574 |
| Colorfastness to Light | AATCC 16, ASTM D4329/G153/G154 |
| Compression Set and Recovery | ASTM D395/SATRA TM 64 |
| Cracking Resistance - Ross Flex | ASTM D1052 |
| Durometer Hardness | ASTM D2240 |
| Light and Oven Aging | ASTM D573/D4329/G151/G154 |
| Melt Point | ASTM D276 |
| Non-Marking | PTL 1260, SATRA TM 223 |
| Oil / Chemical Resistance | ASTM D471 |
| Slip Resistance | ASTM F1677/F2913, ISO 13287, SATRA TM 144, SRA/SRB/SRC |
| 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, SATRA TM 31 |
| Taber | ASTM D3389/D3884/D7255 |
| Anti-Microbial Finish Assessment | AATCC 100/147 |
| Anti-Fungal Finish Assessment / Resistance | AATCC 30, ASTM G21 |
| Apparent Density (Specific Gravity) | ASTM D297/D2346 |
| Ash Content | ASTM D297/D2617 |
| Blocking Resistance | ASTM D751/D6116, FTM 311-3121 |
| Blooming | PTL 1390 |
| Breathability (Water Vapor Permeability) | ASTM D5052/E96 |
| Burst Strength - Ball | ASTM D2207/D3787 |
| Colorfastness to: | |
| Crocking (Wet and Dry) | AATCC8/116, ASTM D5053 |
| Light | AATCC 16, ASTM G151/G153/G154 |
| Perspiration | AATCC 15, ASTM D2322, FTM 311-3211 |
| Water (Bleed Resistance) | AATCC 107, ASTM D5552/D6012 |
| Cracking Resistance (Finish / Grain) | |
| Bally Flex | ASTM D6182 |
| Impact (Low Temperature) | ASTM D1790 |
| Mandrel / Fold | ASTM D6075, FTM 311-7211 |
| Finish Adhesion | ASTM D751, Tape Test (PTL 1310) |
| Flammability / Heat Resistance | NFPA 1971/1977 |
| Formaldehyde Content | AATCC 112 |
| Light and Heat Aging (Finish Stability) | ASTM D573/G154 |
| Oil and Grease Content | ASTM D3495 |
| Oil Repellency | AATCC 118 |
| Pilling - Martindale | ASTM D4970 |
| pH | AATCC 81 |
| Pipiness | ASTM D2941, SATRA TM 36 |
| Scuff Resistance (Taber) | ASTM D3389/D3884/D7255 |
| Shrink Temperature | ASTM D6076, FTM 311-7011 |
| Stain / Soil Release | AATCC 130, PTL Methods |
| Staining / Bleeding | ASTM D5552/D6012 |
| Tear Strength | |
| Slit / Slot | ASTM D2212 |
| Stitch (Single / Double Hole) | ASTM D4786/D4705 |
| Tongue | ASTM D751/D4704 |
| Tensile Strength and/or Elongation | ASTM D2208/D2209/D2211/D5034/D5035 |
| Thickness | ASTM D1813/D1814 |
| Water Absorption | ASTM D1815/D6014/D6015 |
| 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 | ASTM D3574 |
| 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 | AATCC 16, ASTM D573/G154 |
| Thickness | ASTM D1777 |
| Tensile Strength | SATRA TM 2 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
| Breathability / Water Vapor Permeability | Military method |
| Blooming | PTL 1390 |
| Oven Aging / Tropical Chamber Aging | ASTM D573, PTL 1320, FTM 311-5041 |
| Safety Shoe Testing | F2412/2413/F2892 |
| Conductive Protective | |
| Electrical Hazard (EH) | |
| Impact and Compression | |
| Metatarsal Protective | |
| Puncture Resistant Devices (Corrosion, Flex, Puncture) | |
| Static Dissipative (SD) | |
| SATRA Whole Shoe Flex | |
| Dry | SATRA TM 92 |
| Water Resistance | SATRA TM 77 |
| Shoe Strap Attachment Strength | ASTM D5035 |
| Sole Adhesion | PTL 1300, SATRA TM 404/411, Military methods |
| Water Resistance-Static | PTL 1330 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
| Compression Resistance (Crush) | MIL-C-41814F |
| Disintegration | MIL-C-41814F |
| Thickness | ASTM D1813/D1814 |
| Water Absorption | MIL-C-41814F |
| Water Soluble | MIL-C-41814F |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
| Abrasion Resistance - DIN, NBS | ASTM D1630/D5963, DIN 53516 |
| Durometer Hardness | ASTM D2240 |
| Heel Attachment Strength | PTL 1225 |
| Non-Marking | PTL 1260, SATRA TM 223 |
| Slip Resistance | ASTM F1677/F2913, ISO 13287, SATRA TM 144, SRA/SRB/SRC |
| Top Lift Attachment Strength | PTL 1220 |
| Thickness | ASTM D1813/D1814 |
| TEST DESCRIPTION | METHOD |
| Abrasion Resistance-Flex and Abrasion | ASTM D3885 |
| Barrel Pull Off | PTL 1340 |
| 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 |