GB 28288-2025 Foot protection—Protective toecaps English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 13.340.50 CCS C 73
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 28288-2025
Partially replaces GB/T 28288-2012
Foot Protection - Protective Toecaps
Issued on August 29, 2025 Implemented on September 1, 2026
State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Issued by
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical Requirements
6 Test Methods
7 Marking .
Appendix A (Informative) Selection of Toecap Sizes in Finished Footwear References
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, and marking of protective toecaps, and describes test methods.
This document applies to protective toecaps used in foot protection equipment.
2 Normative References
The following documents, through normative reference in this text, constitute essential provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including all amendments) applies.
GB/T 12903 Terminology for personal protective equipment
GB/T 20991—2024 Foot protection - Test methods for footwear
GB 21148 Foot protection - Safety footwear
3 Terms and Definitions
The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 12903 and GB 21148, and the following apply to this document.
3.1 Protective toecap
A component that provides impact and compression protection for the toe area.
3.2 Internal protective toecap
A protective toecap installed on the inner side of the upper in the toe area.
3.3 External protective toecap
A protective toecap installed on the outer side of the upper in the toe area.
4 Classification
4.1 By Material
Protective toecaps are classified into:
Metal protective toecaps
Non-metal protective toecaps
4.2 By Installation Position
Protective toecaps are classified into:
Internal protective toecaps
External protective toecaps
5 Technical Requirements
5.1 General Requirements
5.1.1
Where no tolerance is specified in this document (text or illustrations), a maximum tolerance of ±10% shall apply.
5.1.2
The performance requirements and number of test samples for protective toecaps are listed in Table 1.
Note: This document applies to shoe components rather than complete footwear. When selecting protective toecaps based on test reports referenced in this document, footwear manufacturers should consider the compatibility with shoe sizes and overall performance requirements. Appendix A provides guidance on the relationship between shoe sizes and protective toecap sizes.
Table 1 Performance Requirements and Number of Test Samples for Protective Toecaps
Symbols:
"●" indicates applicable performance requirements
"-" indicates non-applicable
Note: For toecaps with designed holes, these holes shall not be considered as light-transmitting gaps during evaluation.
5.2 Appearance Quality
Protective toecaps shall be smooth, free of burrs, and without material or manufacturing defects.
Non-metal protective toecaps shall show no interlayer cracking or delamination.
5.3 Dimensions
5.3.1 Internal Length
After testing according to method 6.2.1, the minimum internal length of protective toecaps shall comply with Table 2 requirements.
Table 2 Minimum Internal Length Requirements for Protective Toecaps
(Table content continues per original standard)
GB 28288-2025 Foot protection—Protective toecaps English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 13.340.50 CCS C 73
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 28288-2025
Partially replaces GB/T 28288-2012
Foot Protection - Protective Toecaps
Issued on August 29, 2025 Implemented on September 1, 2026
State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Issued by
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical Requirements
6 Test Methods
7 Marking .
Appendix A (Informative) Selection of Toecap Sizes in Finished Footwear References
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, and marking of protective toecaps, and describes test methods.
This document applies to protective toecaps used in foot protection equipment.
2 Normative References
The following documents, through normative reference in this text, constitute essential provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including all amendments) applies.
GB/T 12903 Terminology for personal protective equipment
GB/T 20991—2024 Foot protection - Test methods for footwear
GB 21148 Foot protection - Safety footwear
3 Terms and Definitions
The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 12903 and GB 21148, and the following apply to this document.
3.1 Protective toecap
A component that provides impact and compression protection for the toe area.
3.2 Internal protective toecap
A protective toecap installed on the inner side of the upper in the toe area.
3.3 External protective toecap
A protective toecap installed on the outer side of the upper in the toe area.
4 Classification
4.1 By Material
Protective toecaps are classified into:
Metal protective toecaps
Non-metal protective toecaps
4.2 By Installation Position
Protective toecaps are classified into:
Internal protective toecaps
External protective toecaps
5 Technical Requirements
5.1 General Requirements
5.1.1
Where no tolerance is specified in this document (text or illustrations), a maximum tolerance of ±10% shall apply.
5.1.2
The performance requirements and number of test samples for protective toecaps are listed in Table 1.
Note: This document applies to shoe components rather than complete footwear. When selecting protective toecaps based on test reports referenced in this document, footwear manufacturers should consider the compatibility with shoe sizes and overall performance requirements. Appendix A provides guidance on the relationship between shoe sizes and protective toecap sizes.
Table 1 Performance Requirements and Number of Test Samples for Protective Toecaps
Symbols:
"●" indicates applicable performance requirements
"-" indicates non-applicable
Note: For toecaps with designed holes, these holes shall not be considered as light-transmitting gaps during evaluation.
5.2 Appearance Quality
Protective toecaps shall be smooth, free of burrs, and without material or manufacturing defects.
Non-metal protective toecaps shall show no interlayer cracking or delamination.
5.3 Dimensions
5.3.1 Internal Length
After testing according to method 6.2.1, the minimum internal length of protective toecaps shall comply with Table 2 requirements.
Table 2 Minimum Internal Length Requirements for Protective Toecaps
(Table content continues per original standard)
