1 Scope
This document specifies the position of laboratory test specimens within a piece of
leather and the method of labelling and marking the laboratory test specimens for
future identification. In addition, this document specifies the design of press knives
for cutting test pieces and the preparation of test pieces.
It is applicable to all types of leather derived from mammals, irrespective of the
tanning used.
It is not applicable to leathers derived from birds, fish, reptiles or furs.