scope:

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This Test Procedure is used to determine the grain variation of leather, i.e., loose grain. This standard is applicable to non-laminated leather up to a thickness of 2.0 mm as well as laminated leather up to a thickness of 5 mm.

Foreword. Not applicable.

Applicability. Additionally, a root cause analysis procedure is described for test samples, where grain variation appears. This method contains two procedures:

• Method A - for non-laminated leather

• Method B - for laminated leather