ISO 2589-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 2589:2016 — Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Determination of thickness. This international standard specifies a standardized method for measuring the thickness of leather, applicable to whole hides or to prepared test specimens and to all types of leather irrespective of tannage.

Abstract

ISO 2589:2016 defines apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, measurement procedure and reporting requirements for determining leather thickness. The method is intended to give repeatable, comparable thickness values for quality control, classification and specification of leather materials.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed in a 2021 review)
• Publication date: February 2016 (Edition published February 2016)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 59.140.30 — Leather and furs
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2016)
• Number of pages: 2

Scope

The standard applies to the determination of thickness of leather across all leather types and tanning processes. Measurements may be taken on the whole leather article or on test specimens prepared from it; the procedure covers conditioning, use of the specified measuring apparatus and reporting of results so they are reproducible and comparable between laboratories.

Key topics and requirements

• Specified measuring apparatus and calibration recommendations.
• Pre-test specimen preparation and conditioning to defined environmental conditions.
• Detailed measurement procedure (positioning, number of readings, averaging where specified).
• Required test report contents (measured thickness value(s), specimen details, test conditions).
• Applicability to whole hides and to cut test pieces; relevance for production quality control and specification.

Typical use and users

Used by tanneries, leather product manufacturers (footwear, garments, upholstery, accessories), independent testing laboratories, quality assurance teams and procurement/specification engineers who need standardized thickness data for grading, acceptance testing, product design and compliance with purchase specifications.

Related standards

ISO 2589 is part of the family of leather physical, mechanical and chemical test standards. Frequently referenced or complementary standards include specimen preparation and conditioning standards (e.g., ISO standards on specimen preparation and conditioning), and other leather test methods such as those for tensile and tear strength, extension set and surface coating thickness. Examples of related ISO leather test standards include ISO 3377 (tear), ISO 17236 (extension set) and the broader series of ISO leather test methods used by IULTCS members for comprehensive characterization.

Keywords

leather, thickness, measurement, physical tests, mechanical tests, specimen conditioning, IULTCS, ISO 2589

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 2589:2016 is an international standard that defines a method for determining the thickness of leather for testing, specification and quality control purposes.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the measurement procedure, required apparatus, specimen preparation and conditioning, and the information that must be reported so results are reproducible and comparable.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tanneries, leather-product manufacturers, independent test laboratories, QA teams and procurement/specification professionals use it to obtain standardized thickness data for grading, design and acceptance testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 2589:2016 (Edition 3) is published and was reviewed and confirmed in 2021, so this 2016 edition remains the current version at the time of that review.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one of a suite of ISO/IULTCS leather test standards covering physical, mechanical and chemical test methods; it is commonly used alongside standards for tensile and tear testing, extension set, surface coating thickness and other leather characterisation methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Leather; thickness; measurement; physical tests; mechanical tests; conditioning; test method; IULTCS.