Next SATRA footwear webinars announced

Registrations are being taken for SATRA’s live online presentations on issues relating to the production of footwear.

SATRA’s programme of regular webinars presented on a variety of key industry topics is proving very popular with members around the world. Hundreds of online attendees have taken advantage of this provision, all of whom have the opportunity to pose questions before the event, during the presentation or afterwards. Answers can then be provided either as a live response at the conclusion of the session (when it is presented live) or as personalised emailed advice, which is a particularly valuable service whenever confidential information about the member’s products needs to be discussed.

The forthcoming programme features the following sessions:

Thursday 3rd April 2025 – ‘Demands placed on outdoor footwear’. There are various requirements for the different types and applications of outdoor footwear. While these can be confusing and at sometimes seem in conflict, they work in balance to contribute to the whole system, as this webinar will explain.

Thursday 17th April 2025 – ‘Visible technology in sports footwear’. In a highly competitive sports footwear market, brands are adopting a powerful strategy – ensuring that any technology for which they own the trademark and is a ‘unique selling point’ is visible to the customer. Delegates to this webinar will discuss how visible performance technology not only delivers on function, but also allows a brand to differentiate its product and to captivate its audience.

Thursday 15th May – ‘Know your PVC’. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has long been an important material in footwear, especially in soles and boots. Easily moulded and economical, the softer grades offer very good properties. This event will provide an update on legislation affecting the use of plasticisers and investigate other health and environmental concerns.

Online library of video presentations

In addition to the regular live events, SATRA has built an online library of recordings of the webinars as well as supplementary video presentations on many key footwear-related issues, access to which is reserved for member companies. This online provision ensures that all members who were unable to watch the live online events can still benefit from the experience of SATRA’s experts and other industry figures by logging onto the dedicated website section at www.satra.com/resources whenever they choose.

SATRA members can also access a comprehensive library of SATRA Bulletin technical articles and other industry-related information at this location.

Publishing Data

This article was originally published on page 32 of the March 2025 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

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