EN 12770:1999
(Main)Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance
Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance
This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the abrasion resistance for outsoles, irrespective of the material.
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Laufsohlen - Abriebwiderstand
Dieser Norm legt ein Verfahren für die Bestimmung des Abriebwiderstands von Laufsohlen unabhängig vom Werkstoff fest.
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables aux semelles d'usure - Résistance à l'abrasion
La présente norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de la résistance à l'abrasion des semelles d'usure, quelque soit le matériau.
Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Dec-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Oct-2007
- Completion Date
- 23-Oct-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 13-Mar-2013
Overview
EN 12770:1999 - Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance - is a CEN standard that defines a laboratory method for determining the abrasion resistance of outsoles, regardless of the outsole material. The standard was adopted nationally (for example as SIST EN 12770:2000 by the Slovene Institute for Standardization). It is indexed in the footwear sector (ICS 61.060) and is intended to provide a uniform procedure for measuring outsole wear performance.
Key topics
- Scope: Measurement of abrasion resistance for outsoles irrespective of material, enabling consistent comparison across rubber, thermoplastics, leather and other outsole constructions.
- Test method: A standardized laboratory procedure to determine how an outsole material resists abrasive wear under defined conditions.
- Specimen handling: Guidance on sampling and preparation of outsole specimens for reliable test results.
- Measurement and calculation: Instructions to quantify abrasion loss and report results in a reproducible way.
- Reporting: Requirements for presenting test conditions and outcomes to ensure traceability and comparability between laboratories.
- Applicability: Designed for manufacturers, testing laboratories and quality departments seeking objective data on outsole durability.
(Note: EN 12770 specifies the method and reporting requirements rather than product performance limits.)
Applications
- Footwear manufacturers: validate outsole material choices and compare suppliers by objective abrasion data.
- Material suppliers: demonstrate and market the abrasion performance of outsole compounds and sheets.
- Quality control and R&D: monitor production batches, drive formulation or tread design improvements, and assess new materials.
- Independent testing laboratories: provide consistent test reports for clients and support conformity assessments.
- Procurement and specification teams: include abrasion test requirements in tenders and product specifications to ensure expected durability.
Practical benefits include improved product durability, reduced returns/warranty costs, and clearer communication of outsole performance between suppliers and manufacturers.
Related standards
- Other footwear and material test standards from CEN and national bodies cover complementary properties such as slip resistance, flexing endurance, and tensile strength. EN 12770 focuses specifically on abrasion resistance of outsoles and is typically used alongside these complementary tests for a complete durability assessment.
Keywords: EN 12770, abrasion resistance, outsoles, footwear testing, CEN standard, outsole durability, test methods, SIST EN 12770.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12770:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance". This standard covers: This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the abrasion resistance for outsoles, irrespective of the material.
This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the abrasion resistance for outsoles, irrespective of the material.
EN 12770:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.060 - Footwear. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12770:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 4649:1985, EN 12222:1997, EN 1806:2000, EN 13400:2001, EN 844-7:1997, CEN ISO/TR 20573:2008, EN ISO 17709:2018, prEN ISO 20871. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Footwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistanceSchuhe - Prüfverfahren für Laufsohlen - AbriebwiderstandChaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables aux semelles d'usure - Résistance a l'abrasionFootwear - Test methods for outsoles - Abrasion resistance61.060ObuvalaFootwear
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