Test Method: SATRA TM177

Resistance to scuffing by mild to-and-fro abrasion

April 1995

SCOPE

This method is intended to assess the degree of damage to a material during mild wet abrasion. It is specifically used to imitate the scuffing action of damp hose on footwear insoles during wear. The method is mainly applicable to fibreboard insole materials, but can be used to assess most sheet materials.

PRINCIPLE

A test specimen of the material is rubbed by a wet wool felt pad which is moved linearly backwards and forwards under a constant contact force. After a defined number of rubs the damage to the material is assessed subjectively.

REFERENCES

Test method SATRA TM173 – Colour fastness to to-and-fro rubbing.

HISTORY

First issued April 1995.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

• Members: £75
• Non-members: £215

TYPE

• Abrasion

USAGES

• Insoles
• Tests applicable to several material types