A wide variety of industries use DIN abrasion methods for testing their products. These include the following industries and sectors: leather, textile, clothing, automotive, rubber, aerospace, rubber rollers, bearings and seals, R & D facilities, and rubber and plastic manufacturers, among many others.

Typically, these industries break into sub-industries that range from small, medium, to large-sized companies. Many of them use the DIN abrasion testing methods on a consistent basis as part of their quality control measures.