SIST EN ISO 17232:2026
(Main)Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of heat resistance of patent leather (ISO 17232:2025)
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of heat resistance of patent leather (ISO 17232:2025)
This document specifies two methods for determining the heat resistance of patent leather.
Method A makes use of a modified lastometer, while Method B uses the “Zwik” apparatus. Both methods are applicable to patent leathers for all end uses.
Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen - Bestimmung der Wärmebeständigkeit von Lackleder (ISO 17232:2025)
Dieses Dokument legt zwei Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Wärmebeständigkeit von Lackleder fest.
Verfahren A benutzt ein modifiziertes Lastometer, während beim Verfahren B das „Zwik“-Gerät angewendet wird. Beide Verfahren sind für Lackleder für jede Endanwendung anwendbar.
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination de la résistance à la chaleur des cuirs vernis (ISO 17232:2025)
Le présent document spécifie deux méthodes permettant de déterminer la résistance à la chaleur du cuir vernis.
La méthode A met en œuvre un lastomètre modifié, tandis que la méthode B utilise l’appareillage Zwik. Ces deux méthodes sont applicables aux cuirs vernis quelles que soient leurs utilisations finales.
Usnje - Fizikalni in mehanski preskusi - Ugotavljanje odpornosti lakastega usnja proti vročini (ISO 17232:2025)
Ta dokument določa metodi za ugotavljanje odpornosti lakastega usnja proti vročini. Metoda A predvideva uporabo modificiranega lastometra, metoda B pa aparata »Zwik«. Obe metodi se uporabljata za lakasto usnje za vse vrste končne uporabe.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Mar-2025
- Publication Date
- 13-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- IUSN - Leather
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 05-Jan-2026
- Due Date
- 12-Mar-2026
- Completion Date
- 14-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Jul-2024
Overview
SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 specifies standardized methods for assessing the heat resistance of patent leather. This international standard, developed by the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) in collaboration with CEN Technical Committee 289, outlines two testing methods to evaluate the physical durability of patent leather finishes when exposed to elevated temperatures. The standard is applicable to all types of patent leather, regardless of intended end use, ensuring consistent quality and performance in leather products.
Key Topics
- Scope of Applicability: The standard applies to all patent leathers, covering a wide range of product categories and uses.
- Testing Methods:
- Method A: Lastometer Method
Utilizes a modified lastometer to distend and heat the patent leather specimen, observing for any surface damage or deterioration. - Method B: Zwik Method
Employs the Zwik apparatus to stretch and heat the specimen, recording the effects of high temperature on the patent finish.
- Method A: Lastometer Method
- Reference Standards:
Includes references to other key standards, such as ISO 2418 (specimen preparation), ISO 2419 (conditioning and test pieces), ISO 15115 (leather vocabulary), and EN 15987 (terminology for leather trade). - Test Reporting: Specifies comprehensive reporting requirements to ensure reproducibility, traceability, and comparability of test results across laboratories.
Applications
- Quality Control in Leather Manufacturing:
The test methods prescribed in SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 allow manufacturers to objectively assess the heat resistance of patent leather. This helps ensure that finished products such as footwear, accessories, and upholstery meet international durability standards. - Product Development and R&D:
Leather producers can use the standard during the design and material selection stages to select or formulate patent leathers with optimal heat resistance characteristics. - Supplier and Purchaser Communication:
The standardized methods enable clear communication between leather suppliers and product manufacturers regarding performance expectations and compliance, reducing disputes and enhancing product reliability. - Regulatory Compliance:
Brands and manufacturers can demonstrate conformity with internationally recognized physical and mechanical test standards for patent leather, smoothing the path to global markets. - Testing and Certification:
Third-party laboratories and certification bodies use these test methods as part of conformity assessment programs for certifications, audits, or product labelling.
Related Standards
- ISO 2418 - Leather – Chemical, physical, mechanical, and fastness tests – Position and preparation of specimens for testing
- ISO 2419 - Leather – Physical and mechanical tests – Specimen and test piece conditioning
- ISO 15115 - Leather – Vocabulary
- EN 15987 - Leather – Terminology – Key definitions for the leather trade
Practical Value
Adopting SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 ensures consistent, reproducible assessment of patent leather’s resistance to heat, which is vital for durability, safety, and consumer satisfaction. Organizations across the global leather supply chain benefit from harmonized test methods, boosting confidence in product performance and compliance. This standard is essential for any stakeholder involved in the design, production, testing, or certification of patent leather goods.
Keywords: patent leather, heat resistance, physical and mechanical tests, leather standard, ISO 17232, lastometer, Zwik apparatus, quality control, leather testing standard, leather durability, international standards for leather, SIST EN ISO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of heat resistance of patent leather (ISO 17232:2025)". This standard covers: This document specifies two methods for determining the heat resistance of patent leather. Method A makes use of a modified lastometer, while Method B uses the “Zwik” apparatus. Both methods are applicable to patent leathers for all end uses.
This document specifies two methods for determining the heat resistance of patent leather. Method A makes use of a modified lastometer, while Method B uses the “Zwik” apparatus. Both methods are applicable to patent leathers for all end uses.
SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15987:2022, SIST EN ISO 20785-2:2020, SIST EN ISO 17232:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 17232:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Usnje - Fizikalni in mehanski preskusi - Ugotavljanje odpornosti lakastega usnja
proti vročini (ISO 17232:2025)
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of heat resistance of patent
leather (ISO 17232:2025)
Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen - Bestimmung der
Wärmebeständigkeit von Lackleder (ISO 17232:2025)
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination de la résistance à la chaleur des
cuirs vernis (ISO 17232:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17232:2025
ICS:
59.140.30 Usnje in krzno Leather and furs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 17232
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.140.30 Supersedes EN ISO 17232:2017
English Version
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of
heat resistance of patent leather (ISO 17232:2025)
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen -
de la résistance à la chaleur des cuirs vernis (ISO Bestimmung der Wärmebeständigkeit von Lackleder
17232:2025) (ISO 17232:2025)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 December 2025.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 17232:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee IULTCS "International
Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 289 “Leather” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 17232:2017.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17232:2025 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17232:2025 without any modification.
International
Standard
ISO
IUP 38
Third edition
Leather — Physical and mechanical
2025-12
tests — Determination of heat
resistance of patent leather
Cuir — Essais physiques et mécaniques — Détermination de la
résistance à la chaleur des cuirs vernis
Reference number
ISO 17232:2025(en)
IUP 38:2025(en) © ISO 2025
ISO 17232:2025(en)
IUP 38:2025(en)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Method A — Lastometer method . 1
4.1 Principle .1
4.2 Apparatus .1
4.3 Specimen and test piece preparation .2
4.4 Procedure .2
4.5 Test report .3
5 Method B — Zwik method . 3
5.1 Principle .3
5.2 Apparatus .3
5.3 Specimen and test piece preparation .5
5.4 Procedure .5
5.5 Test report .5
Annex A (informative) Sources of apparatus . 7
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Foreword
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ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a)
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IULTCS, originally formed in 1897, is a world-wide organization of professional leather societies to further
the advancement of leather science and technology. IULTCS has three Commissions, which are responsible
for establishing international methods for the sampling and testing of leather. ISO recognizes IULTCS as an
international standardizing body for the preparation of test methods for leather.
This document was prepared by the Physical Test Commission of the International Union of Leather
Technologists and Chemists Societies (IUP Commission, IULTCS), in collaboration with the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 289, Leather, in accordance with the
Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
It is based on IUP 38 published in J. Soc. Leather Tech. Chem., 84 (7), p. 403, 2000, and declared an official
method of the IULTCS in March 2001.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 17232:2017), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— alignment with the changes and revised terminology in ISO 2418 and ISO 2419;
— modification of the testing conditions (4.3 and 5.3).
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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