Leather & Footwear Testing Items You need to Know

Physical Tests

• Thickness
• Adhesion Strength
• Tear strength
• Tensile Properties
• Flexing Resistance
• Cold Crack Resistance
• Abrasion Resistance
• Water vapor permeability
• Water Vapor Absorption
• Hydrolysis
• Ash Content
• Height of the Upper
• Strap Strength Test-Things
• Sandal Strap Attachment –Strength
• Heel Attachment
• Water Absorption & Desorption
• Cut resistance
• Hardness of outsole
• Density of outsole
• Upper/outsole and sole interlayer Bond strength
• Zipper strength
• Shoe lace strength
• Attachment Strength of other components

Color Fastness Tests

• Color fastness to sweat
• Color fastness to light
• Color fastness to rubbing
• Print Durability –on printed thongs (Foot bed)
• Color fastness to Saliva (Baby products)
• Others

Chemical Tests 

• Heavy Metals
• pH value
• Formaldehyde
• Azo- Colorants
• Chlorinated Phenols (PCP, TeCP)
• Hexavalent Chromium
• PVC free
• Determination of Residual Vinyl Chloride monomer
• Cadmium Content (Plastic and Plastic Coated)
• Phthalate Content ( Plastic and Plastic Coated)
• Nickel Release (For Metallic Components)
• Other Restricted Chemicals