Fashion Footwear Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we understand that fashion footwear must strike the perfect balance between aesthetics, comfort, and safety. Our comprehensive fashion footwear testing services ensure your shoes meet global compliance standards, customer expectations, and performance benchmarks—whether they’re heels, sneakers, boots, sandals, or children’s shoes.
Why Fashion Footwear Testing Is Important?
Fashion footwear is more than just a style statement—it’s a functional product that must perform under pressure. Testing is critical to:
- Ensure physical safety (slip resistance, sharp edges, sole adhesion).
- Validate durability and wear resistance.
- Confirm regulatory compliance with REACH, CPSIA, GB, ISO, EN, and other global standards.
- Detect harmful substances (e.g., azo dyes, phthalates, chromium VI).
- Uphold brand integrity and consumer satisfaction.
- Minimize recalls, complaints, and liability risks.
What We Test?
We offer a comprehensive range of tests across various parameters, categories, and product types:
- Flexing resistance (upper and sole)
- Slip resistance (friction testing)
- Heel attachment strength
- Sole bond integrity
- Tear and tensile strength
- Fastener durability (zippers, buckles, eyelets)
- Waterproofness and water absorption
- Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium VI)
- Phthalates and plasticizers
- Azo dyes and formaldehyde
- PAHs and organotin compounds
- Restricted Substances List (RSL) compliance
- To rubbing (dry/wet)
- To perspiration
- To light and water
- UV resistance
- Thermal aging
- Abrasion resistance
- Men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear
- Athletic, casual, and formal shoes
- Leather, synthetic, textile, and rubber footwear
What METS Laboratories Offers?
- ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited testing for footwear
- Tailored test packages based on destination market requirements
- In-house experts with textile, polymer, and leather specialization
- State-of-the-art lab infrastructure and international method validation (ISO, SATRA, EN, ASTM, GB, etc.)
- Rapid turnaround times and traceable documentation
- Regulatory consultation and custom RSL evaluation
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
Our mission is threefold:
- Protect Consumers: By identifying hazards early, we help avoid skin irritations, toxic exposures, and product failures.
- Satisfy Authorities: We support compliance with REACH, CPSIA, GB, ISO, and other standards with test reports ready for audits and regulatory inspections.
- Boost Market Confidence: Independent third-party verification assures your partners and customers of quality, reliability, and legal compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does footwear testing take at METS Laboratories?
Standard turnaround time is 5–7 working days, depending on test scope and sample complexity.
Can I get a customized testing plan?
Absolutely. We offer tailored packages based on material composition, market destination, and buyer requirements.
Do you test children's footwear specifically?
Yes. We follow stringent CPSIA and EN 71 standards to ensure child safety in design and chemical composition.
Are your reports accepted internationally?
Yes, METS Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Our reports are globally recognized by brands, buyers, and regulatory authorities.
Can METS help with product recalls or complaints?
We support root cause analysis and offer guidance to help manage post-market surveillance and compliance rectification.
