SATRA announces next webinar dates

Registrations are being taken for SATRA’s live online presentations on an issue 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.

Forthcoming SATRA webinars include the following events, which will be presented at 10:00 BST and repeated as a recording at 16:00 BST to accommodate delegates located in North or South America:

Thursday 3rd September 2026 – ‘Designing test methods and performance specifications’. The world of footwear testing is complex, with test methods produced by numerous organisations, so it can be difficult to know which to use and how they are developed. This session, open to both members and non-members, will explain how test methods are created and why they evolve.

Thursday 17th September 2026 – ‘Slip resistance: effective outsole design and material selection’. This event, which is only available to SATRA members, will discuss how outsole design can play a massive role in slip resistance and the many design features that can help or hinder a sole’s performance. It will also consider the wide variety of soling materials on the market and why it is crucial to choose the correct material for your application.

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 July/August 2026 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

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