Abrasion resistance and rubbing fastness tests are core quality inspection items for footwear, leather, textile and packaging products. Different regions and industries adopt different ASTM, ISO and SATRA testing standards. Using mismatched testing equipment will cause invalid test data and non-compliant reports, affecting export certification and factory audits.
This article briefly introduces mainstream abrasion and rubbing test standards and matched professional testing equipment for manufacturers’ fast compliance reference.
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Rubber Sole Abrasion Test (North American Standard)
ASTM D1630 | ASTM D5963
ASTM D1630 and ASTM D5963 are mandatory abrasion standards for rubber and plastic shoe soles exported to North America, covering NBS and Akron abrasion tests. Standard loads and matched abrasive papers are required for accurate and compliant test results.
Recommended Equipment UP-1009, UP-1008 Abrasion Tester
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Textile Abrasion & Pilling Test (General International Textile Standard)
ISO 12947
ISO 12947 specifies the abrasion and pilling testing method for textiles and garments. The Martindale abrasion tester supports multi-station and high-precision testing, ensuring stable and repeatable test data for textile quality control.
Recommended Equipment UP-1006 Martindale Abrasion Tester
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Leather Rubbing Fastness Test (Professional Footwear Standard)
SATRA TM103
SATRA TM103 (IULTCS specification) is the mainstream standard for leather dry and wet rubbing fastness testing. It simulates real-use fading conditions and is widely required for footwear quality inspection and supplier audits.
Recommended Equipment UP-4022 Leather Rubbing Fastness Tester
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Printing Ink Rubbing Test (Packaging Industry Standard)
ASTM D4944
ASTM D4944 is applied to packaging printing products to test ink rubbing resistance. It simulates friction during transportation and daily use to detect ink fading and peeling for export compliance verification.
Recommended Equipment UP-6004 Ink Rub Tester
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Conclusion
Different abrasion and rubbing tests require corresponding standards and dedicated testing equipment. Non-standard equipment will lead to unqualified test reports and block export audits. Our full range of abrasion and rubbing testers strictly complies with ASTM, ISO and SATRA standards, covering footwear, textile, leather and packaging industries. With stable precision and complete after-sales support, our testing instruments help manufacturers achieve fast and standardized quality inspection and meet global export compliance requirements.
Post time: Jun-22-2026