BS EN 13516-2002 (2004) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 13516-2002 (2004) — Footwear — Test methods for uppers, linings and insocks — Colour fastness to rubbing. This document specifies laboratory test methods (several rubbing/abrasion procedures and a bleeding check) to assess the tendency of footwear components (uppers, linings and insocks) to show surface damage (marring), to transfer colour to adjacent materials, and to bleed under wet or perspiration conditions.

Abstract

The standard defines method A and method B for assessing colour transfer and surface damage under mild dry or wet abrasion and method C for evaluating the likelihood of colour bleeding (including perspiration and water exposure). It is intended to provide consistent, repeatable procedures for component testing so manufacturers, test laboratories and specifiers can judge the suitability of upper materials, linings and insocks for end use.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (national adoption withdrawn following later adoption of EN ISO 17700 series).
• Publication date: Published as a national adoption in 2004 (BS/EN designation referring to the 2002/2001 EN text; national validation around 2004).
• Publisher: European original prepared by CEN (CEN/TC 309 Footwear); published nationally under BS/EN designation by the respective national standards body (BSI when issued as a British Standard adoption).
• ICS / categories: 61.060 — Footwear.
• Edition / version: EN 13516 family (EN 13516:2001 / BS EN 13516:2002 national adoption; corrigendum/amendments published 2003–2004; national publication/validation pages often show 2004).
• Number of pages: Typically 18 pages in the adopted national text (first edition / national publication).

Scope

This standard gives laboratory test procedures to assess: (1) degree of surface damage (marring) and colour transfer under defined dry or wet rubbing/dry abrasion (methods A and B); and (2) likelihood of colour bleeding when exposed to water or artificial perspiration (method C). The methods are applicable to all footwear uppers, linings and insocks, irrespective of material, to support suitability decisions for end use and comparison between materials/components.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined rubbing test methods (Method A: to-and-fro square rubbing finger; Method B: rotative rub; Method C: bleeding/perspiration test) with specified apparatus, loads, cycles and assessment scales.
• Use of standard multifibre adjacent fabrics and grey scales for assessing staining and change in colour.
• Requirements for sampling, specimen conditioning and test report content (including number of cycles, force applied, wet/dry procedure and reporting of results).
• Guidance on avoiding thermal damage to specimens and on pad drying/conditioning procedures where applicable.
• Normative references and alignment with related ISO test methods (the methods were later incorporated into EN ISO 17700/ISO 17700 series).

Typical use and users

Used by footwear manufacturers, component suppliers (upper, lining and insole producers), independent test laboratories, quality managers and product specifiers to evaluate and document colour fastness to rubbing and bleeding of shoe components during development, incoming inspection and quality control. Test houses apply the methods to support claims, compare materials and assist in conformity assessment of footwear components.

Related standards

EN ISO 17700 (adoption of ISO 17700:2004 / EN ISO 17700:2005 and later editions, e.g., EN ISO 17700:2019) supersedes and consolidates the EN 13516 series and extends the consolidated methods for rubbing and bleeding tests. Related colour-fastness test methods from the ISO/EN textile series (for example ISO/EN methods for adjacent multifibre and grey scales) are also referenced and used in conjunction.

Keywords

footwear; uppers; linings; insocks; colour fastness; rubbing; abrasion; bleeding; test methods; EN 13516; BS EN 13516; EN ISO 17700; CEN/TC 309.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A European test-method standard (adopted nationally as BS EN 13516) that specified laboratory procedures to assess colour fastness to rubbing (marring and transfer) and to assess likelihood of colour bleeding for footwear uppers, linings and insocks.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers three principal procedures: two rubbing/abrasion methods to measure surface marring and colour transfer (methods A and B) and a method for assessing colour bleeding under water or artificial perspiration (method C), plus sampling, conditioning and reporting rules.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, component suppliers, test laboratories, standards users and quality assurance teams who need reproducible, comparable assessments of component colour fastness for design, quality control and conformity purposes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The BS/EN adoption of EN 13516 (2001/2002/2004 national validations) has been withdrawn/superseded by the EN ISO 17700 series (adoption of ISO 17700), which consolidates and updates the methods; users should reference the latest EN ISO 17700 edition for current test requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 13516 was published as part of footwear component test methods under CEN/TC 309 and its methods were later integrated into the EN ISO 17700 family (ISO 17700 adopted as EN ISO). It is commonly used alongside other ISO/EN colour fastness and textile test parts (multifibre adjacent fabric, grey scales, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Colour fastness, rubbing, abrasion, bleeding, footwear, uppers, linings, insocks, test methods, EN 13516, EN ISO 17700.