BS 5131-5.3:1990

This standard BS 5131-5.3:1990 Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Testing of complete footwear is classified in these ICS categories:

• 61.060 Footwear

This Section of BS 5131 describes a qualitative method for assessing changes which take place in complete footwear on heating.

The results assist the evaluation of the resistance of shoes to exposure by heat, e.g. during shop window display, during use or during export.

The procedure can also be used as an accelerated ageing procedure prior to other footwear tests.

NOTE. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back page.

Qualitative method.