This standard specifies two test methods (method A and B) for assessing the degree of damage (marring) and transfer of a material's surface colour during mild dry or wet abrasion. The methods are applicable to all footwear upper, lining and insock irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

This standard also specifies a method (C) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding from materials and components such as sewing threads and shoe laces due to the action of water and artificial perspiration solutions, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.