Semi-Finished Leather Testing – METS Laboratories
Ensure Quality. Ensure Confidence.
At METS Laboratories, we offer comprehensive testing services for semi-finished leathers to ensure they meet industry, safety, and performance standards. With advanced analytical capabilities and an ISO/ IEC 17025: 2017 accredited facility, we serve manufacturers, exporters, and brands worldwide with reliable, standardized testing methods.
Why Semi-Finished Leather Testing Is Important?
Quality, compliance, and trust start here.
Semi-finished leather is the backbone of many leather goods—shoes, bags, upholstery, and apparel. Testing ensures:
- Compliance with REACH, RoHS, CPSIA, and other regulatory standards
- Early detection of defects and chemical hazards
- Stability in dyeing, finishing, and production processes
- Prevention of costly recalls and rejections
- Consistency in product quality and customer satisfaction
What We Test?
- Tensile strength (ISO 3376)
- Tear strength (ISO 3377)
- Flex resistance (ISO 5402)
- Grain crack & distension (ISO 3379)
- Chromium VI content (EN ISO 17075)
- pH and extractable substances (ISO 4045)
- Formaldehyde content (EN ISO 17226)
- Azo dye analysis (EN 14362)
- Heavy metals & restricted substances (REACH Annex XVII)
- Colour fastness to rubbing (ISO 11640)
- Colour fastness to perspiration, water, and solvents
- Fogging and odor evaluation (VDA 278)
- Mold resistance
- Accelerated aging and hydrolysis tests.
Applicable to: crust leather, wet-blue, wet-white, vegetable-tanned hides, chrome-free leathers, and exotic leathers.
What METS Laboratories Offers?
Tailored Solutions. Global Compliance. Reliable Reports.
What We Ensure?
Precision. Compliance. Peace of Mind.
Who It’s For?
Our semi-finished leather testing is ideal for:
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
Our services empower your business to:
- Detect chemical risks early
- Meet brand and buyer expectations
- Enter global markets with confidence
- Avoid penalties or shipment rejections
- Strengthen product and brand credibility
Because safe, compliant leather isn’t optional—it’s expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is semi-finished leather?
Semi-finished leather refers to tanned hides/skins that are partially processed (e.g., wet-blue, crust) and not yet ready for consumer use. It requires further finishing steps.
Can you help with REACH compliance for semi-finished leather?
Yes. We offer a full suite of REACH Annex XVII testing including chromium VI, azo dyes, formaldehyde, and restricted substances.
How long do tests take?
Standard lead time is 5–7 working days. Priority services available on request.
Are your reports accepted by international buyers?
Yes. METS Laboratories is ISO/ IEC 17025: 2017 accredited, and our reports are widely accepted by global buyers and certification bodies.
