This British Standard is an adoption of an ISO standard. You can access the ISO version here.
Heat-resistant footwear lasts long and gives the user a comfortable experience. ISO 17703 specifies a test method for determining the effect of heat on the tensile strength of uppers or complete upper assembly irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for end-use.
ISO 17703 on testing high-temperature behaviour of uppers is useful for:
Working in extreme weather or construction companies can expose a person’s feet to burns and blisters. Thus, high resistance to heat is required to provide certain protection during these activities.
ISO 17703 provides you with a test method to assess the high-temperature behaviour of footwear uppers. This includes the elaboration of:
The guidelines in ISO 17703 help you provide your customers with heat-resistant footwear.