A series of wallcharts has been published by SATRA Technology Centre to provide companies in the footwear industry with easy access to clear and comprehensive information on a variety of production issues.
The first guidelines released describe substances restricted under REACH legislation, marking codes used on European CE-certified footwear products and soling types for different applications.
These laminated wallcharts are available in A3, A2 and A1 sizes and can be mailed to anywhere in the world. Details of prices and delivery arrangements can be obtained from SATRA by emailing Stuart Morgan (stuartm@satra.co.uk).
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Merchant
lisam@satra.co.uk
or +44 (0) 1536 410000
SATRA is publishing a series of wallcharts on issues affecting footwear production
ABOUT SATRA
SATRA is the world's leading research and technology centre of its kind and employs scientific, technical and support staff in the UK and China. The brand is recognised and respected in over 70 countries. SATRA is a leading authority on international legislation and testing, and the technical aspects of a wide range of consumer products including footwear, leathergoods, apparel, toys, safety products, furniture, floorcoverings, construction products, and homeware. Many of its test methods become industry standards and its production efficiency and accreditation systems are unrivalled. It also houses a well equipped chemical analysis laboratory to meet the global demand for restricted substances testing. SATRA's objective is to help its customers increase their competitiveness. It provides support and expertise throughout the whole supply chain, from product research and development, material and component evaluation, quality assurance, manufacturing efficiency and cost saving, to testing and certification. SATRA also builds and sells its own branded test equipment. SATRA is a Notified Body for the EU Directives on personal protective equipment, toys, medical devices and construction products. SATRA publishes technical articles on a wide range of subjects in its own publications, on its website and in leading international industry publications; it also runs courses and seminars to help promote quality, excellence and professionalism throughout consumer products industries.
