Footwear Webinars

Schawbel. Innovation in sports footwear industry

The Swivel Sole's newest and latest production model has been able to demonstrate significant benefits in controlling the transmission of torsional forces within footwear throughout the ankle and leg.

This issue has been the focus of a recent surge in attention in mainstream media, highlighting the significant health consequences of such force transmission, particularly within women's sports. There is a growing body of evidence in academia pointing a finger firmly at torsional forces as the cause of many sporting injuries.

Logically then, controlling how these forces act on the lower limb, and also reducing them would be a major step forward in addressing this issue.

This webinar discusses advances in midsole technology and the positive impacts as they apply to the wearer.

Torque and rotation in footwear: Schawbel member showcase

Sam Huzzard, technical lead of SATRA's innovation team, commences this webinar with an introduction to the concept of rotational slip. He explains how SATRA measures torque through the footwear that occurs when we change direction. Consideration is given to the way the body works with standard footwear when trying to deal with the forces involved.

SATRA member, Schawbel Technologies, is collaborating with inventor Philip Muirhead who joins us to detail his invention. This is a mechanism built into footwear that demonstrates the ability to offload torsional forces.

Exploring SATRA's research facilities and expertise

Research and innovation at SATRA has been a priority since the organisation was founded in 1919 and has continuously played a key part in the technical progression of footwear related industries. Throughout SATRA has remained at the cutting edge of research with investment into exciting projects and technologies to the benefit of our members.

Innovation technologist Ben McMorran gives an insight into the department's current developments and explains how SATRA members can utilise the expertise and facilities available to their advantage.

Melhore o desempenho dos seus produtos através da SATRA

Neste webinar, os profissionais da SATRA irão abordar como afiliação à SATRA e os seus serviços podem ajudar fabricantes e fornecedores, a melhorar o desempenho dos seus produtos, aumentando a sua rentabilidade e melhorando a sua segurança.

Este webinar será transmitido em português e é dirigido tanto para associados SATRA como para não-associados SATRA.

Common failures in safety footwear

In order to effectively and consistently give the necessary level of protection, safety footwear must be carefully designed and manufactured. Making a thorough consideration of both the design and materials to be used during the product’s development stage can save time and money when it comes to testing and certification. Darren Roberts and Hannah Coe from SATRA's footwear team discuss the common causes for failure.

Footwear protecting against chemicals

In this webinar, Lorna Harding from SATRA’s chemistry team and Hannah Coe from the footwear team discuss the requirements and test methods outlined in EN 13832:2018 Parts 1, 2 and 3. This standard is relevant to all footwear that comes into contact with chemicals and defines the requirements for short-term and long-term exposure to chemicals.

Test methods including splashing resistance, chemical permeation and degradation, elongation at break and tear resistance are also discussed.

EN ISO Personal Protective Equipment – Safety Footwear Updates

This webinar will explain amendments to the standards for safety, protective and occupational footwear, which have recently been updated. The 2021 versions introduce some new and additional test methods and requirements. This webinar is intended to explain these changes to the standards, and outline what changes will be required to ensure continued compliance.

SATRA Announces Revision of Slip Resistance Test Method SATRA TM144

SATRA has recently completed a ten-year review of this important performance and safety-critical test method for the friction (slip resistance) of footwear and floorings. Mike George from SATRA’s footwear testing team and David Billington from SATRA’s test equipment department explain about the enhancements made to the method, the equipment and the associated drive software.

Digital Last assessment

A look at SATRA’s new digital services for measuring and analysing the shape and dimensions of shoemaking lasts. This service can be used during the development phase of shoe design to understand the likely comfort and population coverage offered by footwear without the need for human fit trials.