GB28288-2025
Foot protection—Protective toecaps
足部防护 足趾保护包头
GB 28288-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Foot protection—Protective toecaps. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2026.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to protective toecaps used in foot protection equipment, specifically those integrated into safety footwear. It covers both metal and non-metal toecaps, categorized as either internal or external types. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing safety shoe components for the Chinese market. The standard does not apply to complete shoes or puncture-resistant inserts, which are regulated under separate standards like GB 21148.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the technical requirements for protective toecaps used in foot protection equipment, covering both metal and non-metal variants. The core performance parameters include appearance quality, ensuring the toecaps are smooth, free of burrs, and without material defects or delamination. Dimensional requirements dictate the minimum internal length based on the toecap size number and restrict the rolled edge width (≤12mm for metal, ≤15mm for non-metal). The standard mandates strict impact resistance and compression resistance criteria. Following these tests, the toecap must maintain a specified minimum internal clearance and must not develop sharp edges or penetrating cracks. Manufacturers must ensure that the toecap's structural integrity is preserved under both 200J and 100J impact and compression energy levels. Additionally, it outlines specific material characteristics: metal toecaps must demonstrate corrosion resistance, limiting the number and size of corrosion spots after a saltwater exposure test. Non-metal toecaps are subject to stability requirements, requiring them to withstand impact tests after exposure to high temperatures, low temperatures, and oil immersion. Compliance with these material-specific tests is mandatory for market access.
Testing methods
The standard details specific testing procedures to verify compliance. Dimensional measurements involve determining the test axis and measuring the internal length and rolled edge width using precision instruments. Impact resistance is tested using a drop-weight impact tester with a specified wedge-shaped hammer and a clay cylinder to measure the residual internal clearance. Compression resistance is evaluated using a pressure testing machine applying a static force, again measuring the clay cylinder's deformation. Corrosion resistance for metal toecaps involves a 48-hour exposure to a 1% sodium chloride solution using wet filter papers. Stability for non-metal toecaps requires subjecting samples to high temperature (70°C), low temperature (-20°C), and oil immersion, followed immediately by impact testing.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28288-2025?
GB 28288-2025 applies to protective toecaps used as components in foot protection equipment, such as safety shoes. It covers both metal and non-metal toecaps designed to provide toe protection against impact and compression.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 28288?
Yes, GB 28288-2025 partially replaces GB/T 28288-2012. The new version removes the requirements for puncture-resistant inserts, focusing solely on protective toecaps. It also introduces new classification criteria, updated definitions for internal/external toecaps, and revised testing methods for non-metal toecap stability.
How does GB 28288-2025 differ from ISO standards?
GB 28288-2025 aligns conceptually with the ISO 22568 series (Parts 1 and 2) for metallic and non-metallic toecaps. However, it incorporates specific Chinese national requirements and references other domestic standards like GB/T 20991-2024 for testing methods, meaning direct equivalence is not guaranteed without a detailed technical comparison.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 28288-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 28288-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C 73
- ICS
- 13.340.50
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Partially replaces:GB/T 28288-2012