Leather softness test method

The leather softness test is a conventional indicator for checking the comfort and quality of leather. Different indicators have different testing requirements. Here, the standard group mainly uses the GB standard as an example to briefly introduce you. The purpose of the experiment: to determine the relative softness of the leather. Experimental materials: genuine leather and artificial leather. Test equipment: leather softness tester. Test piece preparation: The test needs to measure the whole piece of leather. If the leather sample is less than the whole piece, at least 30*30 is required Test conditions for three samples: Test temperature: 23±2℃, relative humidity 60±5%. 

Test steps: 

1. First use a test ring with a diameter of 35mm on the test seat of the test machine; 

2. Use the metal plate equipped with the machine. , Set the machine dial to zero; 

3. Press the sample into the test seat of the testing machine; 

4. After the sample is pressed, the pointer on the testing machine will change. After the pointer is stable, record its corresponding value (precision To 0.1mm); 

5. Take the average of the values u200bu200bof the three different points of the test. Note: The distance between two adjacent test points is not less than 15cm. The diameter of the test ring: ∮u003d35 mm. The shrink ring is suitable for detecting shoe leather test rings. Diameter: ∮u003d25 mm The shrink ring is suitable for detecting leather for sofas. The diameter of the test ring: ∮u003d20 mm The shrink ring is suitable for detecting leather for gloves or leather clothing. And the diameter of the test ring. Example: Sample name: Brown leather Quantity: 1 piece of test item result method and condition Softness test 1.90mm Temperature: 23±2℃ Test ring diameter: ∮u003d35mm 

More about leather testing equipment:

1. Bally Resistance Flexing Tester For Leather GT-KC10A

Bally Leather Flexing Tester To determine the resistance of a material to cracking or other types of failure at flexing creases. The method is applicable to all flexible materials and in particular leathers, coated fabrics and textiles used in footwear uppers.

2. BALLY Water Penetration Tester Of Leather GT-KC06

BALLY Water Penetration Tester is used for determining the resistance of leather, artificial leather, fabric and so on footwear upper material to water penetration on flexing, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. 

3. IULTCS Veslic Leather Abrasion Tester 1Position GT-KC01-1

Leather rubbing fastness tester is the testing machine which is accordance with the method for determining the color fastness to cycles of to-and-fro rubbing of the surface of leather. Iultcs rubbing fastness tester, designed to carry out a rub fastness test on the surface of leather to determine the amount of ‘marring’ of the leather surface or the finish and to assess the amount of color transfer from the sample to the rubbing pad under dry or wet conditions.This machine is suitable for all types of stain-resistant fur dry and wet rubbing fastness, and various types of fur products and fur leather goods and dual-use lint-free test.

4. Martindale Abrasion Tester Of Footwear GT-KC13B

Martindale Abrasion Tester To determine the abrasion resistance of all kinds of footwear vamp material. Samples are rubbed against known abrasion at low pressures and in continuously changing directions and the amount of abrasion. The unique design allows removal of individual sample holders for examination without lifting the top motion plate.

5. Whole Shoes Flexing Tester GT-KA01-2

Whole Shoes Flexing Tester is to test finished shoes, like sports shoes, casual shoes, work shoes etc. And determine its flexing resistance or indicating the cracks of shoe or shoe sole through reciprocating flexing movements under the specified angle and frequency.  

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