Leather Testing

Leather Testing

Leathergoods, including clothing, belts, small goods are not only high value items, but are also highly variable in terms of species, types of leather, dyeing / colour, chemicals employed in finishing and microbiological activity.

Chemicals in LeatherChromium (VI), formaldehyde and Dimethylfumerate (DMFU) are harmful substances which may be found in leather. Intertek possesses high technology analytical equipment to determine low levels of these chemicals, which can cause health problems to consumers or pollute the environment.

Handbags and Small LuggageIntertek is able to carry out all strength tests utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to assess the risk of strap failures, whether at fastenings (e.g. buckles) or where the strap is attached to the body of the item itself.

BeltsIntertek can provide from an assessment of the components of a belt for labeling purposes to chemical test such as nickel release.