ISO 22654-2002 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22654:2002 — Footwear — Test methods for outsoles — Tensile strength and elongation. This International Standard specifies a standardized laboratory method to determine the tensile strength and elongation (elongation at break) of footwear outsoles (sole materials) to produce comparable, repeatable results for material evaluation and quality control.

Abstract

ISO 22654 specifies a method for the determination of the tensile strength and elongation of outsoles. The procedure defines specimen preparation, conditioning and the tensile test used to calculate tensile strength and elongation at break for outsole materials.

General information

• Status: Published — confirmed (standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024 and remains current).
• Publication date: 27 June 2002 (Edition 1, 2002-06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 61.060 (Footwear).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2002). Corrected French version issued April 2003.
• Number of pages: 7 (English edition).

Scope

This standard defines a tensile test method for footwear outsoles to determine tensile strength and elongation at break. It is intended for use with common outsole materials (rubber, thermoplastic and polymeric soles) to support material specifications, quality control and comparative testing between suppliers and manufacturers. The method covers specimen preparation, conditioning, test execution and presentation of results.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test specimens and specimen preparation for outsole materials.
• Conditioning requirements prior to testing to ensure reproducible results.
• Tensile testing procedure to measure force at break and elongation at break.
• Calculation and reporting of tensile strength (force per unit cross-sectional area) and elongation (%).
• Applicability to outsole materials used in footwear manufacture and to laboratory quality-control and comparative testing.

Typical use and users

Common users include footwear manufacturers, material and sole suppliers, independent testing laboratories, product development teams and quality assurance groups who need a repeatable method to assess tensile performance of outsole materials for specification, acceptance testing and comparative evaluation. National standards bodies and conformity assessment organizations also adopt or reference this method for regulatory or procurement purposes.

Related standards

ISO 22654 is part of the broader set of ISO footwear test standards. Related documents commonly used alongside or referenced by footwear producers and labs include ISO 20344 (Personal protective equipment — Test methods for footwear) and other ISO/TC 216 deliverables and national/adopted versions (for example EN/National adoptions of ISO footwear test methods). Users should check their national standards body for linked or adopted versions.

Keywords

footwear; outsole; outsoles; tensile strength; elongation; elongation at break; test method; specimen preparation; conditioning; ISO/TC 216; material testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22654:2002 is an International Standard that specifies a laboratory test method to determine the tensile strength and elongation of footwear outsoles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the method for preparing specimens, conditioning them and performing a tensile test to measure tensile strength and elongation at break for outsole materials, plus how results should be calculated and reported.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, sole and material suppliers, independent testing laboratories, product development and quality assurance teams, and standards/adoption bodies use it for material specification and quality control.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in June 2002 (Edition 1), ISO 22654:2002 was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024; it remains the current confirmed edition. Users should monitor ISO or their national body for any future revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within ISO/TC 216 (Footwear) test-method deliverables and is usually considered alongside other footwear test standards (for example ISO 20344 series for footwear test methods and various national/adopted versions).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: footwear, outsole, tensile strength, elongation, test method, specimen conditioning, ISO/TC 216.