ASTM D2208 Breaking Strength of Leather by the Grab Method

ASTM D2208 – 16 : Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Leather by the Grab Method

Reference:  ASTM D2209 Test Method for Tensile Strength of Leather

This test method covers the determination of the breaking strength of leather by the grab method. It is intended for use on light, soft leathers; boarded, sueded, or embossed leathers tested on a specimen in the form of a rectangle piece; narrow strap, welt, lace, and round belt leathers; or other leathers that cannot be accurately tested by Test Method D2209. This test method does not apply to wet blue.