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Testing slide fasteners

Each component in a slide fastener must function satisfactorily time after time, over the life of the footwear.

The slide fastener should be regarded as a safety-critical component in the footwear to which it is fitted, as failure could result in a tripping accident and the possibility of subsequent injury. This article explains how this item can be evaluated.

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