Shoemakers attend SATRA footwear open day

SATRA recently held a half-day event for newly appointed personnel and more experienced technologists and buyers employed by manufacturers, sourcing companies and retailers within the footwear industry. The delegates received information about the importance of testing footwear, the legislation behind the reasons for testing and the key properties assessed.

The morning covered a presentation on the importance of testing, followed by a tour and talks on a variety of testing topics, including slip resistance, whole shoe tests, heel attachment, adhesive bonds, colour and light fastness, water resistance, trims and fasteners. After a buffet lunch, delegates were invited to discuss particular footwear issues with SATRA experts and familiarise themselves with our facilities and procedures.

Photograph shows SATRA’s Simon Courtney (centre) explaining the finer points of footwear production.

Publishing Data

This article was originally published on page 4 of the October 2013 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

Other articles from this issue »

---