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Arsutoria Trend Forecasting AW/22/23
SATRA is working with Milan-based footwear and leather goods consultant Arsutoria to bring trend forecasting straight from the Italian ‘fashion capital’ to our screens in the form of the third Trend Forecasting webinar. Orietta Pelizzari and Carlo Sorrenti share their insights into future trends and technical innovations in materials for the Autumn/Winter/22/23 season.
Testing and Certification of Safety Footwear
This webinar, presented by Simon Courtney (PPE Divisional Manager), Darren Roberts (Footwear Testing Manager) and Hannah Coe (Safety Footwear Assessor) discusses the requirements of safety footwear testing and the certification process for both CE and UKCA marking.
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.
Stitching and How the New SATRA VisionStitch Can Help
SATRA has significantly updated and released a new “SATRA VisionStitch” which has been used by factories to improve their stitching since the 1980s. The software allows you to see and improve how stitching and the machine are working in a completely different way. SATRA’s Ray Wisken explains how the visual display and training improve the complete stitching process.
Sports PPE
There is a wide range of sports protection used for professional, amateur and recreational sports and many of these protective items are considered as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). This requires that they should be tested to the relevant standard, in addition to type examination process (CE and/or UKCA marking). This session includes a presentation discussing the various standards covering sports such as football, hockey, cricket and martial arts, and the testing required to meet them. The certification process is also discussed.
Arsutoria Trend Forecasting SS/22 - Creative Regeneration
SATRA is working with Milan-based footwear and leather goods consultant Arsutoria to bring trend forecasting straight from the Italian ‘fashion capital’ to our screens in the form of the first Trend Forecasting webinar of 2021. Orietta Pelizzari shares her insights into future trends and technical innovations in materials for the Spring/Summer/22 season.
Common Failures In Safety Footwear (Chinese translation)
安全鞋类必须仔细设计和制造，以保证有效和长期的防护水平。 在产品开发阶段，对设计和材料进行全面考核，可以节省测试和认证的时间与金钱。
Leather : Key Testing Properties
It is important to ensure that your leather is of the required quality, is able to withstand manufacturing processes, the rigours of wear and meet legislative requirements. Mark Southam and Jade Hurley review the key physical and chemical testing properties that leather should be tested for to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Introduction to CE marking toys
In this webinar, Emma Norris and Lucy Cove from the chemical testing team discuss what needs to be considered when selling toys within the EU. The webinar focuses on items such as soft filled toys, teething rings and dummy clips. It includes information about self-certification and CE marking requirements and the responsibilities of toy manufacturers and importers. The testing required for the EN 71 series of standards is also discussed, including physical testing (EN 71-1), flammability requirements (EN 71-2) and toxicity testing (EN 71-3).
Sustainability Workshop on Waste Reduction
Continuing our series of webinars looking at sustainability, Jeff Taher, UK Managing Director for Syngroup efficiency consultants, discusses the principles of waste elimination / reduction using practical business examples and highlighting the benefits of adopting practices such as the three Ms of Muda, Mura, Muri.