Shoes and Leather Products

Quality, Comfort and Safety Guaranteed

Quality, comfort and safety are important factors your customers consider when they purchase leather clothing and shoes. Consumers expect that your company provides non-toxic, safe products. We carry out chemical audits and quality tests according to national and international regulations and standards. Our tests include colorfastness to cracking, rubbing and water. We also evaluate the soles of shoes for their durability.

Benefits at a Glance

An internationally recognized test certificate from TÜV Rheinland helps you:

  • Improve your market position with tested products
  • Document compliance with international regulations and safety standards
  • Demonstrate your high commitment to quality and safety
  • Improve consumer confidence in the quality and safety of your products

Our Services for Shoes and Leather Products

Analysis of Toxins

  • Azo dyes and coloring agents
  • Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
  • Chrome VI
  • Cadmium
  • Nickel
  • Allergenic dyes or colorants
  • Heavy metals
  • Pesticides
  • Plasticizers
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAH
  • Antimonies
  • Organotin chemistry, Tributyltin hydride

Physical Audits and Testing

  • Color fastness
  • Waterproof
  • Shower proof
  • Shoe size and length of inner sole
  • Abrasion of the walking sole

Inspection

  • AQL - Acceptable Quality Level
  • PPC - Pre Producing Check
  • IPC - Initial Production Check
  • Du Pro - During Production
  • FRI - Final Random Inspection

Following successful audit of your products, you will receive an audit report and certificate.

Auditing Basis

  • Specifications of the EU guideline 2002/61/EG
  • German Textile labeling Act (TKG)
  • Auditing and evaluation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAH guidelines

Product Examples

  • Shoes/Footwear
  • Leather clothing and accessories (I.E. Belts, Gloves)