EN ISO 26082-1:2026

Leather - Physical and mechanical test methods for the determination of soiling - Part 1: Rubbing (Martindale) method (ISO 26082-1:2026) EN ISO 26082-1:2026

Publication date:   Aug 4, 2026

Scope

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 can be vulnerable to loss of soiling resistance while in service, prior to conducting further tests such as cleaning.