WHO ARE SATRA?Updated a month ago

SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation specialising in footwear, leather and other consumer products. It works with manufacturers and retailers around the world to assess product performance, quality and safety.

What Does SATRA Do?

SATRA operates specialist laboratories equipped to test footwear materials, components and finished products. Its footwear testing can assess areas such as:

• Water resistance
• Slip resistance
• Durability and wear
• Sole strength and performance
• Fit and comfort
• Materials and construction
• Compliance with relevant safety standards

SATRA also develops its own internationally recognised testing methods and provides technical research, consultancy and training to the footwear industry.

Why Is SATRA Testing Important?

SATRA uses controlled and repeatable testing methods to assess how footwear is likely to perform under specific conditions. This provides footwear brands with reliable technical information that can support product development, quality control and performance claims.

Laboratory testing cannot recreate every possible real-world situation, but it provides an independent and consistent way to evaluate footwear against defined standards and test methods.

You can learn more about SATRA and its work by visiting the SATRA website. SATRA’s footwear testing overview provides further information about its specialist services.