Unlined Moulded Rubber Boots

Outlined in IS 13995:1995 are multiple performance requirements for unlined moulded rubber boots.

• Tensile strength: Without breaking, the boot should resist a defined tension force.
• Flexing resistance: The boot should endure repeated bending without breaking or chipping.
• Thickness: It is required that the dimensions of the rubber parts fulfill the minimum values spelled out in the standard.
• Tear strength: The boot has to protect against tearing.
• Elongation: The boot needs to maintain a specific size without failing to continue stretching.

The method by which to assess unlined moulded rubber boots is detailed in the standard. These methods include:

• Tensile strength test
• Flexing resistance test
• Thickness measurement
• Tear strength test
• Elongation test

To ensure accurate testing, the manufacturer must maintain a laboratory where the various tests can be carried out as per the methods defined in IS 13995:1995. The facilities of a laboratory have to include the appropriate tools and staff to accomplish the standardized tests.

Accurate labeling is crucial for meeting BIS standards. Every pair of Unlined moulded rubber boots needs to be clearly marked with important details that help consumers understand the product's features and confirm its compliance:

Each article of unlined moulded rubber boots must be marked with the following information:

• Manufacturer's Name or Logo: This shows who made the footwear.
• Size Number: This tells you the size of the sole.
• Batch Number: This helps track the production batch for quality checks.
• Month and Year of Production: This shows when the product was made.
• ISI Mark: This confirms that the product meets BIS standards.

Also, the packaging must follow BIS rules to ensure safe handling and storage during shipping.

BIS certification is crucial for several reasons:

• Market Access: It shall be marked with the ISI mark for it is compulsory for any manufacturer who wants their Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) boots to be sold in India. This means that without this certification, manufacturers cannot be able to sale their products to the market.
• Consumer Safety: Certification means that the products have to conform to given standards in order to prevent the consumer from using dangerous products.
• Quality Assurance: The BIS certification process helps ensure the quality standards of the products as it covers quality control aspects of the products.
• Regulatory Compliance: The BIS certification acts as an asset to manufacturers since it avails them of the legal standards that are accepted by the government hence saving them from legal troubles.
• Brand Credibility: An ISI mark adds value to the business by providing the consumers confidence that they are dealing with products that meet the nation’s quality standards.
• Environmental Considerations: The BIS in its regulations has put forward specific measures to restrict the use of some dangerous chemicals when producing products that have to do with environmental effects in the industry.