Your premier
technical partner
We are an independent research and testing organisation with facilities in the UK, Europe and China. As well as testing and certifying products and components to European and international standards across a wide range of industry sectors, we develop, manufacture and sell test equipment.
Upcoming events
SATRA regularly organises conferences and roadshows covering key industry topics, as well as in-person and online training courses, seminars and webinars. See the full list of upcoming events here.
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Webinar - Chemical residues in glovesThursday 26th February 2026
Published in August 2025, EN 455-5:2025 establishes a test method to quantify residues of chemicals used in glove manufacturing. Join us to learn more the method, the substances included and how SATRA can help.
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Seminar - Arsutoria trend forecasting seminar (London)SATRA members only
Thursday 26th February 2026
Milan-based footwear and leathergoods consultant Arsutoria will be bringing trend forecasting straight from the Italian ‘fashion capital’ to this free member-only event at London School of Fashion in Stratford, London.
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Seminar - Arsutoria trend forecasting seminar (Kettering)SATRA members only
Thursday 27th February 2026
Milan-based footwear and leathergoods consultant Arsutoria will be bringing trend forecasting straight from the Italian ‘fashion capital’ to this free member-only event at SATRA’s headquarters in Kettering, UK.
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Training - Footwear open dayTuesday 3rd March 2026
The day includes a presentation on the importance of testing followed by a tour of our laboratories. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet SATRA’s footwear experts and familiarise themselves with our facilities and procedures.
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Training - Introduction to footwear sustainabilitySATRA members only
Thursday 5th March 2026
This course is aimed at anyone working in the footwear supply chain who needs to understand the key sustainability challenges facing the industry and how to tackle them.
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Webinar - New EurotileSATRA members only
Thursday 5th March 2026
Slips, trips, and falls remain the leading cause of workplace accidents in the UK and Europe. We will explore how slip resistance testing is standardised through the use of the ‘Eurotile’, and introduce the latest version of this surface.
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Webinar - EN 360:2023 Retractable-type Fall ArrestersThursday 12th March 2026
The transition period for updating to the new EN 360:2023 retractable-type fall arresters (RTFAs) standard is about to expire. Join us to learn more about the changes, plus how SATRA can help with this important new standard for fall protection.
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Webinar - Supercritical foamSATRA members only
Thursday 19th March 2026
We explore supercritical foam’s unique properties, its applications, and the improvements it brings to comfort, performance and design innovation, and discover why leading brands are embracing supercritical processing.
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Training - Shoe fit training courseWednesday 25th March 2026
Good fit sells shoes and builds brand loyalty. During this hands-on training course, you will be shown how to correctly measure feet and gain experience in the practical methodology of fit assessment.
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Webinar - SATRA Leather Grading Accreditation for tanneries and factoriesThursday 2nd April 2026
SATRA Leather Grading Accreditation is an essential tool to maintain quality in any company using leather. It is also beneficial to tanneries and leather suppliers. Darren Brooks will explain the scheme, the training offered and the benefits to companies seeking accreditation.
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Training - Intensive leather courseWednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026
A two-day course for technologists, designers and buyers working for companies involved in the leather and leathergoods industries.
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Training - Basic shoemaking step-by-stepWednesday 15th to Thursday 16th April 2026
This two-day introductory course to the shoemaking process is especially suited to those who are new to the industry and want a broad grounding in the topic.
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Webinar - How do you classify water resistance in footwear?SATRA members only
Thursday 16th April 2026
Different types of footwear will be expected to have different levels of water resistance, depending upon the target market. This session will explore how style and end use will determine what test is required to assess the level of water resistance.
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Online training - SATRA footwear foundationsAvailable anytime
Footwear foundations is an interactive online course, designed to expand your basic technical knowledge. Available 24/7, it consists of an introductory module followed by 11 study modules.
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Training - Shoe fit training course
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Good fit sells shoes and builds brand loyalty. During this hands-on training course, you will be shown how to correctly measure feet and gain experience in the practical methodology of fit assessment.
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Training - Footwear open day
Wednesday 24th June 2026
The day includes a presentation on the importance of testing followed by a tour of our laboratories. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet SATRA’s footwear experts and familiarise themselves with our facilities and procedures.
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Training - SAFT Vietnam 2026Wednesday 16th to Thursday 24th July 2026
The SAFT award is an internationally recognised qualification. The full SAFT course consists of ten modules covering key areas of footwear manufacture. In July, we will deliver modules 2 and 3, and a one-day version of module 6 in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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Training - SAFT UK 2026Monday 12th October to Thursday 5th November 2026
The SAFT award is an internationally recognised qualification. In October we will deliver the full set of 10 SAFT modules at our UK headquarters in Kettering.
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Training - Shoe fit training course
Wednesday 18th November 2026
Good fit sells shoes and builds brand loyalty. During this hands-on training course, you will be shown how to correctly measure feet and gain experience in the practical methodology of fit assessment.
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Training - Footwear open day
Wednesday 25th November 2026
The day includes a presentation on the importance of testing followed by a tour of our laboratories. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet SATRA’s footwear experts and familiarise themselves with our facilities and procedures.
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Training - Basic shoemaking step-by-step
Tuesday 8th to Wednesday 9th December 2026
This two-day introductory course to the shoemaking process is especially suited to those who are new to the industry and want a broad grounding in the topic.
Our markets
SATRA is renowned as a leading technical authority for footwear and leather, but also has world-class expertise in areas as diverse as furnishings, floor coverings and PPE.
With over 100 years of experience in the field, we are the world’s foremost footwear testing and research institution. We don’t just test to the standards, we set the standards.
Our floor coverings facility offers a wide range of testing including resistance to slip, chemicals and artificial light as well as flammability and light reflectance testing.
Our furniture testing facility is an international centre of excellence for testing, training and innovation for furniture manufacturers and retailers.
As a leading authority on legislation, chemical compliance and testing of leather and leather products, we are able to help leather producers meet customers’ specifications.
Our PPE testing and certification services help you ensure your personal protective equipment is fit for purpose and conforms to standard.
Our services
SATRA offers a broad range of services to industry including product testing and certification, test equipment manufacture, research, laboratory accreditation, and sustainability consultancy.
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Chemical complianceOur laboratories are fully equipped for bespoke chemical analysis of your products, as well as testing for properties such as permeation, the presence of restricted substances or compliance with legislation.
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Innovation and researchOur knowledge and research help companies across the world to bring innovative products to market, quickly and efficiently.
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Laboratory accreditationThe SATRA Laboratory Accreditation programme is internationally recognised as an assurance of quality management throughout the footwear and leather products supply chain.
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Physical testingWe test a variety of products, components and materials, primarily for the footwear, floor coverings, furniture, leather and PPE markets.
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Test equipmentOur in-house design and manufacturing facility produces the test equipment used in our own laboratories, and those of our customers. From simple manual devices, to complex computer-controlled machines.
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Sustainability servicesBuilding more sustainable products and supply chains is one of the most important challenges facing businesses today. We provide testing and consultancy to help you to achieve your sustainability goals.
Software solutions
SATRA’s software solutions help you understand your manufacturing time and material costs, enabling you to make improvements increasing efficiency and optimising environments and processes.
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SATRASummManage the efficient cutting of materials both synthetic and organic, reduce waste and free up your profits.
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TimeLineKeep production flowing at a lower cost, optimise your facilities, and get the best from your people.
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VisionStitchA complete stitching improvement package for all stitching operations, designed to improve productivity and quality.
Keep up to date with industry news and legislation updates in the footwear, furniture, PPE and other consumer product industries. For media enquiries or help with SATRA news and pictures, please contact the press team on news@satra.com.
Here you will find a valuable archive of resources for both members and non-members. Search a selection of online articles and publications, check upcoming events and courses, or browse our archive of past webinars.
Advertising in SATRA publications can help you increase your brand recognition and raise awareness of your product. Our publications are read by key decision-makers within the world’s leading footwear brands.
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