Public Webinars

Arsutoria AW/26/27

Arsutoria's professional designer, Valentino Parlato has extensive international experience in product development and project management in the footwear and leather goods industry and shares his insights into future trends and technical innovations in materials for the Autumn/Winter 26/27 season.

Outdoor furniture

Why do I need to test outdoor furniture?

Thorough testing of garden furniture items such as seating and tables is more important than you might think. SATRA’s head of furniture, Johnny Worthington, discusses why testing is vital and how SATRA can help.

Laboratory auditing

Join our webinar to learn about the QS1000: 2024 laboratory accreditation requirements and how to achieve compliance. We'll cover key areas such as quality systems, competency, test methods, equipment calibration, and maintaining traceability of test results.

Our experts will provide practical guidance on preparing for the SATRA accreditation audit and maintaining ongoing adherence to the standard. This session is ideal for laboratory managers, quality control professionals, and anyone involved in the accreditation process.

Footwear consultancy

Footwear manufacturers are always keen to maximise the efficiency of their manufacturing processes and reduce waste.

Simon Courtney looks at the advantages of introducing a production efficiency system and the benefits of SATRASumm and Visionstitch.

Safety footwear uppers

The EN ISO 20345 series of standards for safety, protective and occupational footwear contain requirements for tests of materials, components and whole shoes that may be used in support of EC-type examination.

While some of the tests cover key protective properties such as the impact resistance of toe caps, other tests cover outer and lining materials used in the upper. In this webinar we look at the testing carried out on these materials.

Flammability of furniture

The UK's legislation for the fire safety of domestic furniture is one of the most stringent, and complex in the world.

This session provides an introduction to the requirements of the regulations for manufacturers, retailers and importers. SATRA expert Tom Notley presents an overview of the regulations.

Next-Gen materials: navigating the path to adoption at scale

Biomaterials aren't just the future, they are setting a new standard for sustainable consumer goods today. The footwear industry is pushing the boundaries of product design with plastic-free materials. Earthshot Prize finalist Natural Fiber Welding's Alan Lugo and Stephen Taylor share insights from collaborating with trail-blazing brands and the non-traditional tests performed to support the adoption of NFW's next-gen biomaterials.

The language of leather

Anyone who works regularly with leather will appreciate 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, leather technologist Christine Anscombe, discusses some of the basic terminology used in the industry in an attempt to reduce any confusion.

Phthalates

SATRA's chemical testing team gives an insight into the regulations surrounding the presence of phthalate plasticisers in consumer products. Phthalate plasticisers are frequently added to plastics to increase their flexibility. However, some phthalates are described as 'endocrine disruptors' and are restricted by legislation.

PPE certification - modules C2 or D

CE marking of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a mandatory requirement in the EU for over 30 years. This webinar outlines the ongoing conformity assessment procedures that apply to products protecting against the highest risk levels – referred to as Category III PPE. Adrian Sipak covers the requirements of modules C2 and D as described in Annex VII and VIII of the Regulation respectively.