SATRA announces next webinar dates

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.

Forthcoming SATRA webinars include the following events, both of which are reserved only for SATRA members, and will be presented at 10:00 BST and repeated at 16:00 BST to accommodate delegates who are located in North or South America:

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.

Thursday 22nd May 2025 – ‘The language of leather’. Anyone who works regularly with leather will appreciate that there is a unique language connected to this material. This can often lead to misunderstandings and potentially mis-descriptions being applied to products. In this webinar, we will discuss some of the basic terminology which is being used in the industry and attempt to reduce any confusion.

Thursday 29th May 2025 – ‘Next-gen materials: navigating the path to adoption at scale’. Biomaterials are setting a new standard for sustainable consumer goods. For example, the footwear industry is pushing the boundaries of product design with plastic-free materials. Stephen Taylor of Natural Fiber Welding and Alanandres LLC’s Alan Lugo will share their insights from collaborating with trail-blazing brands, and the non-traditional tests performed to support next-gen biomaterials. This webinar is available for both SATRA members and non-members and will be held at 16.00 BST.

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 April 2025 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

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