Footwear Testing Laboratory
As a manufacturer, you already realize this. Preparing the perfect pair of shoes is like cooking a delicious meal, where every spice needs to be just in an appropriate proportion. Before any shoe finds its position on the store shelves, it goes through a bunch of tests in a trusted footwear testing laboratory. Scientists use various machinery to bend and twist the shoes to see how much they can handle – under controlled environments. Whether your consumers are running, dancing, or just roaming around, the shoes do not disappoint them. You should always double-check the fact that the materials you use make walking comfortable and don’t hurt the natural ecosphere. At the same time, the shoes should look awesome, serve well to the wearers as well as friendly to the planet.
These evaluation methods are super crucial. Because they help you construct shoes that fit into everyone’s lives without any trouble. Whether your consumers look for sneakers that can keep up with their fitness regime, boots that won’t leak in the rain, or comfy shoes for regular affairs. Everthing should be checked inside a lab first.
Our NABL-certified footwear testing laboratory estimates your shoes performance under the influence of different situations. These qualifiers include flexibility, grip, and cushioning. These assessments checks whether the shoes are able to complements the wearer’s health, sole size and lifestyle.
Consumer expectations are gravitating towards personalized and multifunctional products. So it’s understandable that manufacturers who spend sufficient time in lab testing are well-positioned to take charge.
Tests Offered
We conduct a variety of tests for Footwear. Some of the key tests are mentioned below.
Whole shoe flexing |
Waterproofness |
Low temperature resistance |
Heat resistance |
Hot content resistance |
Resistance to nail penetration |
Toe cap impact resistance test |
Chemical test |
Bondability |
Slip resistance |
Martindale abrassion |
Stitch tear strength |
Bally flexing |
Attachment strength - heel, strap, trims |
Water vapour permeability |
Tensile strength & elongation |
Sole flexing at room temperature & sub-zero temperatures |
Bata belt flexing |
Bennewart flexing |
Ross flexing |
Abrasion resistance of sole |
Shank/Insole stiffness test |
Compression of set sole/footbed |
Upper flexing |
Vamp flexing |
DeMattia test |