Under publication
ISO 26082-1
Leather — Physical and mechanical test methods for the determination of soiling — Part 1: Rubbing (Martindale) method
Reference number
ISO 26082-1
Edition 3
2026-07
© ISO 2026
Under publication
Under publication (Edition 3, 2026)
Final production steps (up to seven weeks).
Will replace ISO 26082-1:2019

Abstract

This document specifies a method for determining the resistance of all forms of leather to visible soiling through repeated contact with soiled objects. It provides a physical pretreatment routine for leathers that may be vulnerable to loss of soiling resistance while in service, prior to conducting further tests such as cleaning.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Publication date
     : 2026-07
    Stage
    : International Standard under publication [60.00]
  • Edition
     : 3
  • Technical Committee :
    IULTCS
    ICS :
    59.140.30 
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9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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