1.1 This standard specifies three test methods (method A, method B and method C) for assessing the degree of transfer of a material s surface colour during dry or wet rubbing. The methods are applicable to all footwear upper, lining and insock irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. 1.2 This standard also specifies a method (method D) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding from materials and components. The method is applicable to all footwear upper, lining and insock irrespective of the material as well as sewing threads and shoe laces due to the action of water and artificial perspiration solutions, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.