What is ISO 22632?

ISO 22632 is titled:

“Protective clothing — Test methods for resistance to abrasion — Determination of resistance to surface wear by abrasive wheels”

This standard defines procedures to assess how textile materials and protective garments resist surface wear caused by friction with abrasive surfaces. It provides:

  1. Detailed test methods using abrasive wheels to simulate real-world wear conditions
  2. Guidelines for sample preparation, testing parameters, and result interpretation
  3. Quantitative measures of material durability and wear resistance
  4. Criteria to classify and compare protective clothing materials

ISO 22632 applies to manufacturers, quality assurance laboratories, and safety regulators focusing on personal protective equipment (PPE) durability.

Why is ISO 22632 important?

Protective clothing must perform reliably under harsh working environments where abrasion can degrade fabric strength and compromise safety. Without standardized testing, materials may fail unexpectedly, exposing workers to injury risks.

ISO 22632 offers:

  1. A scientifically valid, reproducible method to evaluate abrasion resistance
  2. Assurance that protective clothing materials meet safety performance benchmarks
  3. Data to guide material selection and product development for enhanced durability
  4. Support for regulatory compliance and certification requirements in PPE standards


What are the benefits of ISO 22632?

Implementing ISO 22632 testing provides key advantages:

  1. Improved Worker Safety: Ensures clothing maintains protective properties during use
  2. Material Performance Data: Enables manufacturers to quantify and improve abrasion resistance
  3. Product Quality Assurance: Identifies materials that meet or exceed industry wear standards
  4. Supports Product Development: Guides innovation in durable protective fabrics
  5. Compliance Facilitation: Helps meet PPE regulatory requirements in global markets


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 22632?

Adopting ISO 22632 benefits your business operations and market success:

  1. Enhanced Product Reliability

         Offer protective clothing that withstands real-world abrasive conditions, reducing warranty claims.

  1. Competitive Market Position

          Differentiate your products by demonstrating verified abrasion resistance.

  1. Regulatory Readiness

          Comply with international PPE standards and customer specifications efficiently.

  1. Reduced Product Failures

          Lower risks associated with premature material wear and safety non-compliance.

  1. Strengthened Customer Trust

          Build confidence among end-users and safety officers with certified durability data.

  1. Supports Sustainability

          Develop longer-lasting products, reducing waste and replacement frequency.


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