Footwear Testing

Measure Quality and Durability with Footwear Tests

Footwear is a category with hundreds of models that go through different production processes consisting of a wide variety of materials. The fact that the footwear industry has such a wide range of products has increased the number of analyzes that need to be done in terms of quality and human health.

With the physical and chemical testing procedures carried out on footwear and leather products within the scope of the "Communiqué on Import Control of Certain Consumer Products", quality and safe production is kept under control.

Footwear Tests are carried out in accordance with legal regulations and standards related to TURKAK accreditation in our laboratories serving in many parts of Turkey.

Determination of Organotin Compounds in Footwear Materials:	It can be used as a mold inhibitor and stabilizer in footwear materials. Due to the toxic effects of these compounds, their use is restricted.	ISO/ TS 16179 CEN ISO/TS 16179 DIN CEN ISO/TS 16179
Di-n-Octylin (DOT) Determination	It is an organotin compound that can be used especially in PVC-based materials. The determination of DOT, which is limited under EU REACH regulations, is carried out in footwear inner linings and outer coatings and the analysis is performed by GC-MS method.	In-house Method
Standard Operating Procedure for the Determination of Phthalates	It can be used to provide flexibility in footwear soles and plastic accessories. However, many phthalates (e.g. DEHP, DBP, BBP) are banned due to their endocrine disrupting effects.	CPSC- CH-C1001.09
Determination of the content of phthalate esters	Determined quantitatively by gas chromatography after sample extraction. This test is used to determine whether footwear components meet specific legal requirements, such as the safety of children's products.	ISO 14389
Identifying wicks in footwear materials</td	Materials used to support the internal structure of the footwear. The type (cotton, polyester, foam, etc.) and content of these components are important for both quality and legal compliance.	ISO/TS 16181 CEN ISO/TS 16181 DIN CEN ISO/TS 16181
Dimethyl Fumarate (DMFu) Determination	It is a chemical that can be placed in footwear boxes or materials to prevent moisture and mold growth. However, it is banned under EU legislation because it causes severe allergic reactions.	Internal Method
Test method for quantitatively determining polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in footwear materials	They can be found in materials such as rubber and dyestuffs and are carcinogenic. Quantitative determination of these substances in footwear soles, linings or textile components is usually performed by GC-MS. The PAH content is important for compliance with the REACH regulation.	ISO/TS 16190 TSE CEN ISO/TS 16190 CEN ISO/TS 16190 DIN CEN ISO/TS 16190
Test method for the quantitative determination of dimethylformamide in footwear materials</td	It is a solvent used especially in the production of synthetic leather and adhesives. High amounts in leather and textile products are risky for health.	ISO/ TS 16189
Footwear - Test methods for accessories: Metallic accessories - Corrosion resistance</td	Footwear buckles, staples or other metal parts are exposed to moisture and perspiration over time. This can cause corrosion. Salt spray tests according to standards such as ISO 9227 determine the corrosion resistance of accessories.	ISO 22775-Method 2 TS EN ISO 22775- Method 2