Laboratory analysis and testing

 

Physical and chemical tests ensure that your materials and finished products meet regulatory limits and deliver the expected performance.

This exclusive database allows you to find the main tests to be performed by CTC based on the product, technical criteria, and/or standards.

Metallic accessories corrosion resistance
This test is used to determinate the propensity of a metal surface to corrode due to the action of salt water FootwearOther testsEN ISO 22775 Méthode 2
Accessories tear strength
This test is used to check the compliance of shoe products aimed at children aged under 36 months. It consists of checking that parts that can be grasped by a child are sufficiently well attached to the shoe so as not to be detached at a specified force. FootwearOther testsEN 71-1
Aging zips
This standard is used to evaluate the performance and durability of zip fasteners.  FootwearMechanical resistanceEN 16732 Annexe F
Side opening resistance of zipper
This standard is used to evaluate the performance and durability of zippers. FootwearMechanical resistanceEN 16732 Annexe G
Abrasion resistance of shoe laces
In use, the laces are subjected to a shearing effect in their eyelets. This shearing can break the lace. The purpose of this test is to validate the compatibility of the lace / eyelet pair in terms of durability FootwearMechanical resistanceEN ISO 22774

 

This list is not exhaustive and is not representative of all the tests and analysis carried out at CTC.

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