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Fitting slide fasteners in boots

Considering the care needed to ensure that slide fasteners fitted into boots properly fulfil their purpose.

Choosing the correct slide fasteners (typically called 'zips' or 'zippers') when producing footwear is crucial. To help achieve this, SATRA has developed a number of tests to ensure that the component meets relevant performance recommendations. Testing the slide fastener prior to footwear production is recommended.

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