Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.

Woolworths Quality Assurance
Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.
Table of Content
1. PROCESS FLOW CHART

1.1 Samples Requirements for all Submissions to Buying, QA and Third Party providers.
2. TESTING PROCEDURE
2.1 Submission of Test Reports
3. QUALITY STANDARD AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Prohibited chemicals and testing
3.2 Testing requirements for safety – small parts
3.2.1 Pre production Test requirements
3.2.2 Online Small Part testing Procedure
3.3 Insole Quality Standard
3.4 Upper Material Substance – Minimum thickness
3.5 Minimum Lasting Margins.
3.6 Shank Standard
3.7 Zip Standard
4. REQUIREMENTS by FOOTWEAR CATEGORY

4.1 Thongs
4.2 Sandals
4.3 Aqua Socks
4.4 Fashion Heels over 5cm
4.5 Closed Shoes
4.6 Women’s ballets and skimmers
4.7 Comfort Shoes
4.8 School Shoes
4.9 Sport/ Lifestyle/ Skate
4.10 Canvas
4.11 Slippers
4.12 Rain Boots
4.13 Protective
4.14 Baby Footwear
4.15 Garden Shoes ( moulded)
4.16 Winter (après style) boots
5. APPENDICES
5.1 Attachment Test Report
6. CONVERSION TABLE
7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS -Definitions of upper material and various leathers
Issue Date: February 2013 Version no: 04 Revision due: Feb

21/02/2013© 2010 Woolworths Ltd: Authorised Internal & 2014
External Distribution
Last saved by jmandic Page 1 of 53
1. PROCESS FLOWCHART
For full details on the current Quality Assurance process within Big W, please refer to the Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) document available online at:
http://www.bigw.com.au/media/BIGW/Media/static/qa_processmanual.PDF
This document details the full QA process.
Issue Date: February 2013 Version no: 04 Revision due: Feb 2014
21/02/2013© 2010 Woolworths Ltd: Authorised Internal & External
Distribution
1.1 SAMPLES REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BUYING, QA AND THIRD PARTY
PROVIDERS
Size of samples required for Initial, Pre Production and Production samples:
MEN’S SIZE 8
LADIES SIZE 6
CHILD/YOUTHS SIZE 13
TODDLERS SIZE 6
PREWALKER SIZE 3
Number of Prototype, Pre Production and Production samples is required:

PROTOTYPE ½ pair
PRE PRODUCTION 2 pairs
PRODUCTION 1 pair
ADVERTISING 2 pairs
Fitting samples
The Quality Specialist may also request Fitting samples, if so please use the sample size guide
listed to submit one pair of each of the requested sizes.
Advertising samples
Upon request, 1pair each of the following sizes.
Sizes required for Advertising and Fitting samples

MEN’S SIZE 8 AND 11
LADIES SIZE 6 AND 9
YOUTH /CHILD SIZE – as advised by the buyer
PREWALKER/ TODDLERS SIZE - as advised by the buyer
Distribution
Third Party Provider - Testing Sample Requirements
With the implementation of third party provider testing, detailed here are the number of
samples (by category) and additional items that will be required to forward to your selected
testing provider for testing.
Category Testing Samples Any other additional Requirements (Please List)

Required
THONGS 2 pairs + one piece of each upper & lining material in A4 size
+ one pair of outsoles + one piece of each upper & lining material
SANDALS 2 pairs in A4 size
+ one pair outsoles + one piece each upper & lining material in A4
BEACH ( AQUA) 2 pairs size (+ one pair for slip resistance test if required)
+ one piece of each upper & lining material in A4 size + one pair
FASHION HEELS OVER 5cm 4 pairs outsoles + 3 pieces of heel + 4 pcs of ornaments/trims
+ two pieces of each upper & lining material (including
counter/sock linings) in A4 size + one pair outsoles +4 pcs of
CLOSED SHOES 3 pairs ornaments/trims + 0.5m of elastic if applicable
+ three pieces of each upper & lining material (including counter
BALLETS/SKIMMERS 2 pairs /sock lining) in A4 size
+ three pieces of each upper & lining material (including
counter/sock lining) in A4 size + 0.5m elastic if applicable + one
COMFORT SHOES 2 pairs pair outsoles
counter/sock lining) in A4 size + two pair outsoles + 1.5m Velcro (if
applicable) + one A4 of counter stiffener (un moulded) + 1m elastic
SCHOOL SHOES 3 pairs (if applicable)
counter/sock lings) in A4 size + one piece counter stiffener (un
SPORT/LIFESTYLE 3 pairs moulded) in A4 + two pair of outsoles +1.5m Velcro ( if applicable)
+ two pieces of each upper & lining material in A4 size + one pair
CANVAS 3 pairs outsoles
+ one piece of each upper & lining material with A4 size + one
SLIPPERS 2 pairs whole pair if slip resistance is required
+ one piece of each upper & lining material with A4 size + one pair
RAIN BOOTS 2 pairs of outsoles
+ one piece of each upper & lining material with A4 size + one pair
WINTER (APRES ) BOOTS 2 pairs of outsoles
## please note: any styles that require testing for small parts, please ensure sample size 8UK or
smaller is submitted for testing (as larger sizes may influence the result)
## samples submitted for testing should of same construction quality as per production.
Distribution
2. TESTING PROCEDURE.
Our aim:
To ensure all merchandise sold by Woolworths Ltd consistently provides our customers safe, reliable
products that perform as reasonably expected and specifically promised levels, all policies must be
carried out in a timely and cost- efficient manner without compromise to our standards
All products must be initially and routinely evaluated and must meet Quality Assurance quality and
performance standards listed in this document
Quality and performance standards will be uniformly applied to all products regardless of country of
origin or sourcing method
All Products:
• Must meet all claims stated on packaging, product, purchase order etc.
• Must meet product specifications and all applicable Federal and State laws and regulatory
requirements
• Must meet Woolworths Group QA quality and performance standards as outlined in this manual
• To ensure the level of quality required as per the WOW GQA standard is met, vendors need to work
at ensuring that their product pass test requirements. When requested, it is not acceptable just to
submit a test report which has failed. Vendors need to work at changing and/ or improving the
quality of the materials selected and / or the production techniques used to ensure a product passes
the required tests when required
• If a product fails a test, the vendor needs to investigate why, and look at methods on how to
improve the test result. For example, If a PVC upper material burst test fails then the vendor needs
to investigate this with their material merchant. This test should be carried out at the Pre
Production stage of the buying process. (Before bulk is cut). Vendors need to ask:
• Is the batch of material faulty?
• Is the weight too light for WOW GQA requirements?
• Does an alternative material need to be sourced to produce this order to meet WOW standard?
• All or any of these options may apply if a test report result is failing.
• Another example maybe, failing of a sole adhesion test during Production sample testing (bulk
production). If this occurs, the vendor should cease production and ask:
• Is the adhesive from a faulty batch? Is correct adhesive used to suit the material types?
• Is the temperature, pressure, dwell time etc correct?
• Machines operating correctly?
• All manner of production needs to be investigated to find the reason behind the failing. This is a
critical fault so the factory would need to repair this failing and retest until a pass is achieved.
• Communication with both the Quality Specialist and Buyer is required if components need to be
reviewed or changed. The final decision on a product being acceptable into the business will be with
the Buyer.
2.1 SUBMISSION OF TEST REPORTS

Key Points:
• All products are required to be tested every 12 months. This timeframe is calculated from the
first submission date of the first test.
• If any changes occur in the material, product construction, packaging claims, material supplier or
product manufacturer, the product must be resubmitted for testing and GQA assessment.
• Vendors must refer to the Footwear Test Standards in this document for the specific test report
they are suppling to GQA to complete the requirements.
• In the Testing Requirements by Category listed here are the details of which tests need to be
completed and submitted with the relevant product. For example, if you are submitting rubber
Distribution
thongs, you need to refer to the Category – “Thongs” to review the test required to be completed
for thongs.
• All reports should include a product description that is clear, traceable and matches the
manufacturer’s product and should include information that uniquely identifies the product, such
as photographs.
• All reports must include the products ARTICLE NUMBERS (Keycodes. APN etc) and if you are
referring the same test report to numerous Article Numbers (i.e. same style – different colour or
style - different trim, thus using the same report) the Article Numbers must be all listed on the
report.
• If Article Number is not available, the vendor style code and a detailed description are required
so the product can be clearly identified.
• If one test report relates to more than one Article Number, than all article numbers related to
that report MUST be listed on the report. Please note; styles ordered in multiple colours (or in
coloured print variations or, may only have a different trim) require only one set of test reports
to reference to all similar styles.
• PLEASE NOTE – TEST REPORT RELATING TO MORE THAN ONE COLOUR MUST HAVE THE EXTRA
COLOURS / PRINT SWATCHES INCLUDED WITH THE REPORT. These swatches are required if a
sample is not provided.
• Colourfast Testing – all dark colours within an order/style not be grouped. Every mid and dark
colour within the order MUST be colourfast tested. For example – if navy, black and red is
ordered in the same style, all colours will need to be tested from the bulk material.
• Some material test reports may be obtained from your materials supplier and independent test
houses. (for example – your elastic supplier may have already provided reports on the quality
standard of the material purchased to use in the Woolworths/Big W Order) If so: these test
reports should be submitted to QA in their original format and as a PDF file. Another independent
test is not required.
• Please note that some test reports required in this section are mandatory (to be performed on all
styles) and others are – listed as ‘if applicable’. This means that, depending on the style to be
tested, some extra tests may not be required. Please contact the Quality Specialist if you need
further clarification on this matter.
• Some test reports listed on the whole shoe section is listed with the comment – ‘if requested’.
So, these test reports are only required if the Quality Specialist or Buyer specifically request this
extra test to be preformed.
• It can also be noted that if factories carry out trial production runs, then ALL pre production and
production test reports can be obtained at the same time as completed shoes have been
produced in the correct bulk production materials and method. This will help save time and costs.
• If all test reports have been obtained at the pre production stage of the process then the vendor
may submit ALL test reports to QA at the pre production stage.
Grouped Test Reports

Testing can be grouped over styles if the following applies:
• One report for one style however in different prints / licence, but same factory/ material used.
Same season/ style – tested earlier (within 12 months) this can be referenced to a later order. When
testing a material that will be used in more than one style, you may use the same test report, on the
proviso that the report has detailed description of the material, list the material merchant details and
can only be valid for 12 months.
• Similar styles – same materials/last/sole unit/construction/factory – however different upper
design can be grouped under one test report (all keycodes. pictures etc must be listed on the
report).
• PLEASE NOTE – SMALL PARTS TESTING MUST STILL BE COMPLETED AND SUPPLIED FOR EVERY
INDIVIDUAL STYLE ORDERED (CAN ONLY BE GROUPED BY COLOUR).
Distribution
3. QUALITY STANDARD AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Outlined here by category of products, is the WOW GQA minimum quality standard with testing
requirements.
These standards list the minimum level of material specification, production technique and product
guidelines required for that category.
It is important that Vendors understand that complying with this minimum quality standard is
mandatory for submitting product to WOW GQA.
This minimum quality standard also assists in minimising the number of tests that would be required to
be performed on the products.
If the minimum listed in each of these categories is met, WOW GQA can be assured that the product
would pass any tests and meet our quality requirement.
The categories are:

• THONGS
• SANDALS
• AQUA SOCKS
• FASHION HEELS ≥5CM ( includes Boots, wedges; sandals)
• CLOSED SHOES (with heels 5cm and under in height. IE boots, courts etc)
• WOMEN’S BALLETS & SKIMMERS
• COMFORT
• SCHOOL SHOES
• SPORT/LIFESTYLE
• CANVAS/LIFESTYLE – textile uppers
• SLIPPERS
• RAIN BOOTS
• PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR
• BABY FOOTWEAR
• GARDEN SHOES
3.1 PROHIBITED CHEMICALS & TESTING.

• Listed here are chemicals which have been recognised globally to be at risk and harmful to
consumers. At Woolworths Ltd we express a preference to how these chemicals are treated and
used in products purchased.
• Australia does not have in place any prohibitive bans for these chemicals however Woolworths
Limited wish to act with caution and encourage our vendors and manufacturers to avoid using these
chemicals where ever possible, if not at all.
• Therefore we have outlined here which chemicals we would prefer our suppliers avoid.
• Heavy Metals
Suppliers MUST PROVIDE ON REQUEST a report per shoe style type confirming that the product
meets the Woolworths Ltd allowable levels of heavy metals when tested.
This applies to ALL CHILDREN’S FOOTWEAR SIZES baby 0 through to child size 8.
The test listed below (EN71 Part 3 and AS/NZS ISO 8124:3) are either acceptable by regulators in
Australia.
The eight heavy metals this test covers are:
o Antimony Arsenic
o Barium Cadmium
o Chromium Lead
o Mercury Selenium
Distribution
Test report required on request for all children’s shoes up to size 8 is:
AS/NZS ISO 8124:3 Migration of certain elements (Heavy metals)

Or EN 71:3 Maximum acceptable levels Limit
WOOLWORTHS Arsenic 25mg/kg
Minimum Mercury 60mg/kg
Requirements: Chromium 60mg/kg
Lead 90mg/kg
Cadmium 75mg/kg
Antimony 60mg/kg
Barium 1000mg/kg
Selenium 500mg/kg
• Phthalates (type DEHP)

Phthalates have restricted use in some European countries and some states in the USA. Australia
also recently banned this chemical (5 types: DIDP, DINP, DBP, BBP, DnOP) for use in products that
are readily available to be sucked or chewed, therefore shoes DO NOT need to comply. Woolworths
Ltd however would prefer that this chemical was avoided. The current acceptable level in the EU
and some states in the USA is 0.1%.
No test report is required.
• Formaldehyde.
Woolworths Ltd require all suppliers and factories to meet the following requirements
in regards to the acceptable level of formaldehyde in footwear products.
We shall require the min requirements as listed below to be met.
Suppliers must provide on request, by WOOLWORTHS Limited, a report no older than 12 months
per shoe type or letter of commitment confirming that the product meets the WOOLWORTHS
Limited allowable levels for formaldehyde when tested as:
EN ISO 14184-2-1999 C Allowable levels – European Union benchmark

AATCC112 (recommended by ACCC)
BS6806
IN LEATHER: CEN ISO TS 17226
-Baby only (up to 36months) <30 Ppm
Other than baby in direct contact with skin <75 Ppm
– children’s and adults
Minimum Requirements: Other than baby with no direct contact
with the skin <300 Ppm
(children’s and adults)
Other than baby decoration material <300 Ppm
• Thiuram.
Thiuram rubber accelerators should not be used in the manufacturing of shoes as these can cause
severe allergies. No Test report required.
Distribution
• Dimethly Fumarate and Cobalt Dicloride.
DMF (Dimethyl Fumarate) and Cobalt Dichloride is to be restricted in all Silica Gel packs (anti mould
agent) used in the packaging of Product supplied to Woolworths.
WOW GQA require all vendors to use MicroPak® or M Buster enhanced packaging stickers
or sheets as the method used to prevent mould and mildew.
This requirement is to be implemented immediately for all deliveries into the business.
• All factories should have transferred their past methods of mould prevention over to MicroPak® and
therefore DMF and Colbalt Dichloride will be eliminated.
• The chemical DMF is banned internationally and Woolworths also wish to enforce this ban. Not only
must gel packs be DMF free, but the product itself must be DMF free. Silica gel packs which are DMF
free are available on the market.
• A test Report from the factory demonstrating the packaging and product as DMF free may be
requested by WOW GQA report. If so the test requirement is :
Test method applicable is: Solvent Extraction GC-MS Analysis

Limit = 0.1ppm
• Woolworths REQUIRE ALL factories immediately start using MicroPak® or M Buster anti mould
packaging treatments by 1st June 2011.
• These are very effective in reducing mould and moisture and are safe. The strips are usually
attached to the shoe box and in the case of hang sell packaging; strips are attached to both the egg
crate packing and /or inside the outer carton packaging.
• The stickers are widely used in Europe as silica is considered a safety hazard and for the WOW
retailer environment, we believe they present a hazard both in relation to swallowing and slip/trip
hazards and therefore should not be included in packaging.
Please refer to Packaging and Labelling section within this manual for further information. Also to
learn more about MicroPak® go to: http://www.micropakltd.com/product.php
This website will also assist in advising the number of stickers or sheets to use depending on the size
/method of packaging.
• Nickel.
Woolworths do not; at this time require testing for Nickel unless requested.
Test EN1811. Abrasion of coated items by EN12472.
Level 0.5ųg/cm2/week
• Other harmful chemical substances to be avoided.
Listed here are other chemical substances which have been listed by NICNAS as harmful.
Woolworths would prefer our suppliers to use best practice and avoid using these chemicals0. Test
reports are not required unless requested.
• AZO – colorants – specifically MAK III amines -limits less than 30mg/kg per amine
• Chorine Phenols (PcP, TeCP, TriCP) – less than 5mg/kg per substance.
• Chlorinated benzenes and toluene’s
• Cadmium (which is already tested within the heavy metals group)
• Chromium hexavalent
Distribution
3.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFTEY - SMALL PARTS AND SHARPS

All shoes intended for children in the age group of age 3 (three) years and under
require testing for safety. WOW GQA require all Children’s shoes sized up to & including size 8 to be
tested for safety.
This involves two parts:

All products in sizes zero (0) to and including size eight (8) must be submitted to 3rd Party testing
laboratories for assessment and testing at the pre production stage. The test report must be
submitted to QA for assessment with all other test requirements
1. The bulk production will require an inline attachment report.
All small parts are to be tested in accordance with the relevant normal tests in 5.1 to 5.23 of the
AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 standard or other equivalent standards as detailed in the table below.
Small Parts for children’s shoes ages 0 to 36 months must be tested to ensure any attachments or
parts pass testing requirements. This includes:
• Torque test
• Tension test
For all attachments such as, but not limited to: buckles, bows, eyelets, trims, zip pulls etc.
If the attachment fails then either of the following will occur:
1. The buyer and vendor may develop an alternative method of attachment or remove the small part
entirely. If there is no small part, a second test is not required however the new style must be
resubmitted to QA.
If the style still has a small part, the new style must be re-tested until a pass is achieved. This new
style will need to be resubmitted through QA with test reports.
2. If the test result is a failure the buyer will cancel the style. No product within the size range of 0-8
will be purchased for sale with a failed small parts test.
3.2.1 PRE PRODUCTION TEST REQUIREMENTS.

This is an outline of the tests required on small parts. For further information please refer to the
normal tests in 5.1 to 5.23 of the AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 Toy Standard. Other tests that can be used to
test small parts are:
• Satra TM0117 – for zip tabs only;
• Satra TM123
• BS 5131 (5.11) and
• EN71 Part 1:2005 + A8:2009 – mechanical & physical properties
• ASTM D 2061.
The Torque Test (Twist) is required for any part of a shoe with a projection, part or assembly that a
child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or the teeth and thus shall be subjected to
this test.
Tension Test. (Pull) Any part of a shoe with a projection, part or assembly that a child can grasp with
at least the thumb and forefinger or the teeth shall be subjected to this test
Special Note:
Pom Pom’s
Poms Poms will not be accepted as an attachment to footwear and should not be submitted by vendors.
Distribution
Toggles with barrel locks.

• Toggles with barrel locks are to be included in the assessment of a small part on all products sized
from zero (0) and including size 8.
• Both the attachment method and Small parts attachment safety test for accessible small parts as
detailed below (tension, torque tests) must be completed. If test fails, toggles may not be used.
• For children’s/youths sizes 9 to 5 and adults sizes, if a toggle is used, small parts’ testing is not
required.
Example of use of toggle that is NOT permitted – method of

attachment is a small part
Shoe lace ends – baby products.

• Shoe lace ends, if used in baby products, must be tested for attachment strength to ensure it does
not become a small part. This test method and requirements detailed in the table below:
TEST REQUIREMENTS – SMALL PARTS

Test Standard Requirement and method
Small Parts attachments – • ISO 8124 -1: 2002 MOD Tension test:
decorative trim attachment • (toy standard) Standard: 70N
• BS 5131 ( 5.11)
EN71 Part 1:2005 + A8:2009 – Torque test:
mechanical & physical properties Standard: 0.45Nm for 10sec in both
• Satra TM117 – for decorative bows directions (ISO 8124-1:2002)
• Satra TM149 – for eyelet facings, Drop Test:

and other laced fastenings ( 0-18months: 10 times from height
including toggles with barrel lock) of 138cm
Zippers – must be authentic YKK • Satra TM53 – attachment strength 19-36months: 4 times form 93cm
quality zips or relevant to pass for zips and stops
requirements • ASTM 1683M Please refer to Zipper standard in
• AS2332-2003 (table 2) this manual.
Shoe Lace tags ( end tips) • Satra TM175 Requirement: min 80N
Attachment strength of shoe lace
tags
Result: Sizes 0 to 8 – if failed – shoe cannot pass QA
Please note- All zippers must have a functional side stopper mechanism at the top of the zipper to
prevent slide from coming off.
Testing Requirements for Safety – ATTACHMENT SAFETY

All attachments with the potential for producing sharp points or edges must be tested.
Test Test Method Requirement

Attachment Safety AS/NZS ISO 8124 (toy standard) No potentially hazardous sharp edges
For shoes size 5 (youth)and AS/NZS ISO 5124.1:2002 or sharp points
smaller only (adults not required)
Distribution
3.2.2 INLINE SMALL PARTS TEST PROCEDURE.

This protocol is designed to guide the vendor/manufacturer to ensure safe, acceptable quality goods are
supplied to the Woolworths group. This requirement is to ensure all bulk production methods and the
goods produced are checked to ensure the attachment of any small parts is within our standard.
Performance Standard
When testing for small parts detachment as per the Woolworths Small parts Test Method, the following
standard applies:
Standard = 70N (7 .0kgF)
Process
The process involves inline physical testing, a sampling standard for testing completed orders and
checking items with testing inline.
Inline testing (applicable to all footwear with small parts for children size 0 to & including 8)
Inline testing is always preferable as an indicator of consistent quality rather than testing completed
production products. By the time a faulty attachment is detected in final production testing many
hundreds if not thousands of products could have been produced with the defect. Production testing
relies on detecting and correcting after the fact where inline testing relies on early detection and
prevention. Inline testing will detect problems in a shorter period of time and action can be taken
immediately. Inline testing combined with statistical process control (SPC) is even better as trends will
be highlighted quicker.
Testing should be completed according to the Woolworths Small Parts test Method.
A random sample for testing is selected from production whenever one of the following events occurs:
− Start of the shift.
− Change to a different attachment type or size.
− Change of colour of material within the same order.
− Change to a new order.
− At least once more during the shift, if none of the above happens, but not within 4
hours of the start of the shift.
Where more than one machine is used to complete an order, data for all machines have to be recorded.
The ongoing records for each attachment machine will be audited through 3rd party auditors on an ad-
hoc basis.
Example of information to be captured below:
Sampling standard for completed orders (Table 1)
No of pairs in No of shoes to No. of shoes to be No. of shoes to be checked with

production batch sample mechanically tested the close-open-close test
Where possible, each colour and Where possible, each colour and
size are to be represented size are to be represented
0 - 150 8 1 7
151 - 280 13 2 11
281 - 500 20 3 17
501 - 1200 32 4 28
1201 - 3200 50 6 44
Distribution
Close-Open-Close testing (online or finished production).
This method should be employed during online inspection by selecting samples at random during the
shift for checking. This is a manual examination of the parts, opening it and then snapping it closed
again.
The inspector will be able to tell whether there are problems with a specific item or selection of items
from the way the studs or part react to this check e.g.
− A part that closes or detaches too easily will not have enough holding force to keep the item bound.
Results from this test have to be recorded for each machine and the ongoing records will be audited
through 3rd party auditors on an ad-hoc basis.
Attachment Strength Test Method

Scope
This method is used to test the attachment strength of press studs (prong ring snaps) to garments. It can
also be used for attachment strength tests of buttons, bows etc.
This method is to be seen as an example only. The method may vary depending on the availability of
equipment within your factory. Please see examples of equipment/apparatus listed here.
If unsure, please contact your Quality Specialist at Woolworths
Principle
The attachment itself is pulled from the main body of the product to which it was attached. The force
required to separate the attachment/stud from the product is registered on a push/pull gauge in
Kg/Force or Newtons.
Apparatus (equipment needed – for example)

- Imada push/pull force gauge, model FB 30Kg (0.25KgF resolution)
- Bench top stand e.g. SafGuard etc.
- Clamps to hold fabric and studs
If this equipment is not available please use alternative method to achieve the same outcome.
SafGuard Bench Stand Top Clamp Bottom Clamp
Distribution
Procedure
1. Place the body of the product to be tested in the bottom clamp, making sure that it is in the
centre of the circular clamp area.
2. For studs, lower the top clamp (a modified vice-grip pliers) to a position where upon closing the
pliers the attachment /stud is gripped securely along its edges. Ensure that only enough force is
applied to hold it without distorting its general shape.
3. Switch the Imada gauge to its OFF position and zero the dial by turning it until the needle
coincides with the 0 on the scale.
4. Switch the Imada gauge to the ON position.
5. Move the top clamp away from the bottom by using either the lever or by rotating the reel at
the bottom right of the machine. This will register as a KgF load or (Newton) on the Imada.
6. Continue this action until the attachment reaches the standard requirement of 70Newtons or
until there is a breakdown of the material structure.
7. The maximum load required to get to this point is registered on the Imada and this is the load
that needs to be captured on the report.
Report
The following information shall be reported:
− Reference to this method i.e. Woolworths Small parts attachment Test Method
− KgF values (to 1 decimal point) or Newtons for the point where the fabric structure had
broken down or not.
Calibration of Test Unit
The Imada push/pull gauge should be calibrated at least once a month. This process takes no longer
than 5 min. and will therefore have no impact on online or production testing.
Calibration should be done as below:
A. Move Imada gauge all the way to the top of the bench unit.
B. Remove the top clamp attachment, leaving only the ‘D’ shackle.
C. Zero the dial.
D. Hold the supplied 15lbs weight (still in its protective cover) while attaching to the gauge with the
‘D’ shackle.
E. Remove the protective cover and make sure the weight hangs free.
F. The level on the gauge should read 6.82KgF but due to the gauge having a resolution of 0.25KgF,
the needle will show a value between 6.75 and 7.
G. Keep a record of the date, time and calibration value for audit purposes.
Please note: It is possible to use other calibrated weights using steps A to F as long as it is not in the
extreme low or high range. It is preferable to use a weight in the 5-20KgF range.
Distribution
3.3 INSOLE QUALITY STANDARD

Insole boards are either pieces of leather or other suitable substitute material.
WOW GQA will require the following minimum quality standard to be applied in the use of all
insole board materials used in our products.
The insole board should be

• A non woven material or cellulose board.
• Minimum thickness (gauge) as detailed in the table below.
• Water absorption should be not less than 70mg/cm2 and water desorption should be no less than
80% of the water absorbed.
• Relates to all footwear (as per ISO20345:2004. 5.7.3).
• Abrasion resistance when tested to should have no surface tearing before 400 cycles. Tested to
ISO 20345:2004 clause 5.7.3.
MEN’S-casual, dress 2.2 -2.5mm

Men’s protective 2.00mm
Men’s sport 2.00mm
WOMEN-fashion and ballets (cement/resin soles 1.5-1.75mm
etc with no heel cavity)
Women’s comfort
Women’s sport 2.25-2.5mm
1.75mm
CHILDREN’S – school 2.2-2.5mm
Children’s sandals and fashion with non unit 2.00mm
soles(no heel cavities)
Children’s sport 1.5mm
• Minimum flexibility – as per Satra TM3

MEN’S 900 FLEXES
WOMEN 750 FLEXES
CHILDREN’S 400 FLEXES
Or Satra PM60 Ross Flex 90° no weight
Dry : 40,000 cycles slight damage and
Wet 10,000 cycles no damage
• Minimum tensile strength – Satra PM2 – Requirements to Wet conditions

MEN’S 7.0Mpa
WOMEN’S & CASUALS & SPORT 5.5Mpa
CHILDREN’S & VULCANISED 4.0Mpa
CANVAS OR EVA SHOES
3.4 UPPER MATERIAL SUBSTANCE MINUMUM THICKNESS – UPPER STANDARD
To minimize the number of upper material tests (i.e. burst; tensile etc) a minimum weight gauge
requirement has been set for all types of footwear supplied to Woolworths.
All vendors are required to meet these minimum upper material thickness requirements.
• The weights listed here include the upper and lining material together to give total upper weight.
• If the product supplied does not have lining, then the upper material only, must be to the thickness
of the minimum requirement.
• If upper material does not meet the minimum thickness required, than a tensile strength test and
burst strength test report MUST be submitted to ensure quality of material will meet Big W quality
standard.
Distribution
Category Material Gauge

Men’s protective Leather Must meet the requirement for tensile
strength to AS/NZS 2210.3:2009
Men’s casual & comfort Leather 1.4-1.5mm
Sport Men’s Leather Upper only ( excludes lining and
padding ) 1.3-1.5mm
Sport – Women’s and kids Leather Upper only ( excludes lining and
padding ) 1.1-1.3mm
Men’s PU/PVC/textile 1.3-1.5mm
Women’s & Kids PU/PVC/Textile 1.2-1.4mm
Women’s & Kids Leather 1.1-1.3mm
3.5 MINUMUM LASTING MARGINS
Minimum quality requirements:

Minimum lasting margins (lasting seam allowance) as listed here to ensure sufficient sole bond
Men’s 10-12mm
Women’s 8-10mm
Children’s 7-10mm
3.6 SHANK STANDARD.

No shanks are required in the following categories:
• Sport
• Canvas
• Kids shoes under size 3 except school shoes.
• Ballets and skimmers
• Beach shoes
• Aqua slippers
• Rain boots
• Thongs
Non Metallic TPU/Nylon shanks ARE required in the following categories:
• All men’s shoes except canvas and sport
• All school shoes
• All comfort shoes
• All protective shoes and boots
Tempered steel shanks are required in: Fashion heels over 5cm in height
Distribution
3.7 ZIP STANDARD

• Zipper tests need to be completed to AS2332-2003 (or equivalent Satra Test method) physical
performance methods Table 2 only. (Not table 3).
• Please refer to all test methods as detailed in these standards.
• Woolworths Ltd Requirements as detailed below.
• Tests need to be preformed per zip quality/item number
• Sample of zip with all details/item number, are to be submitted to QA before production begins for
record keeping.
• Reports must include a detailed description of the item tested as well as the quality/item number of
the zip so correlation can be made to product being assessed and zip on file.
• No sharps edges or points, no channels to remove zipper slide, sipper pull not detachable, and no
claw type stops.
• When zipper is open, the slider shall not come off by pulling, twisting, or sliding through or between
any zipper elements.
Children’s shoes sizes 0 and including size 8.
• All children’s shoes sizes zero and including size 8 require small parts testing.
• All zips must be of a minimum YKK quality to meet the 70N test requirement. (Imitation YKK zips will
not pass the safety requirements and thus must not be used).
• Please see for further details the “Testing Requirements for Safety – Small Parts” section of this
manual.
Men’s, Women’s and children’s over size 8.
• For all other products with FUNCTIONAL zips to following minimum quality requirements apply;
• Decorative zips require testing to meet the decorative requirement.
• All functional zips must include zip bottom stop and zip slider lock.
Attachment strength of Zip slider Satra TM53 Children’s over size 8: Min 70N
and stop AS2332-2003 Womens:90N
Men’s: 100N
Slider fastener – pull strength Satra TM52 Children’s size 8 & under:70N
AS 2332:2003 Children’s over size 8: Min 50N
(table 2) Women’s and Men’s: Min 50N
Lateral Strength Satra TM51 Children’s: Min 200N
AS2332-2003 Women’s and Men’s: Min 250N
Slider Lock ASTM D2061 All: Min 40N
AS2332-2003
Distribution
3.8 LIGHTS PRODUCT CATEGORY – all genders and ages
Any footwear product which contains a non rechargeable battery operated component must
comply with the following minimum quality standard.
This category includes:
• All men’s, women’s and children’s footwear which contains any non rechargeable battery
operated compounds.
• All products which include a battery MUST be submitted to QA for review regardless of whether
it is a licensed National Brand or not.
Best and safe practice must always be exercised by our manufactures when any batteries are included in
a product. Batteries can overheat and explode so only quality batteries and components should be used.
Your factories should ensure and ask for reports from their component and batteries suppliers to ensure
that the parts and batteries used, meet Australian industry safety standards.
Shipping products which contain a lithium battery

Vendors must also be aware that any product containing a lithium battery MUST NOT be delivered by
AIR. This is against the International Civil Aviation organisation (ICAO) technical instruction for the
transport of Dangerous Goods by Air resulting in the classification of all lithium batteries as dangerous
goods.
Therefore all lights products can only be delivered into Australia and our business by Sea freight and
throughout Australia and New Zealand by Road or Rail.
Vendors must also be certain that the lithium battery is safe by ensuring:
1. The amount of lithium in the battery is not more than the permitted amount for the non
rechargeable metal cell battery used in these products. This being 2 grams/lithium metal
batteries.
2. Vendors will be required to provide a report/ or declaration from the battery manufacturer,
detailing the specification of the cell battery within the product with the submission of a
sample
3. Woolworths Ltd will require the supplier of the batteries to provide a written declaration
stating that its product meets with the requirements of the Directive and have tested has
been tested to meet the requirements of the UN (United Nations) manual of tests. Criteria
part 111. Sub section 38.3
Minimum Quality Requirements

There is no known test standard for “footwear with lights” however Woolworths Ltd would prefer our
suppliers to ensure all batteries meet the minimum IEC 60086-4 ed3.0 Standard for any lithium batteries
used.
This test may be required on request and submitted to Woolworths QA
Additional minimum quality requirements that must be complied with include:
• Design must not allow battery leakage to enter the space occupied by the foot.
• The component and any wires must be fully concealed within the shoe and not easily
assessable. Care must be taken with injection construction to ensure the inner sole is firmly
secured to the upper and sole so access to the unit is not possible without destroying the shoe.
• The battery and light component part must also be fully enclosed and waterproof.
• Only motion sensor light components are to be used (not pressure activated)
Distribution
Example of the type of component to be used:
Labelling Requirements
The following labelling must be included on, or attached to, the product:
• To be included on the commerce markings label attached to the product, the following
information must be included : “do not dispose of in fire”
Additional instructions to be included with the product on a Swing tag, which must be securely
attached to the product are:
• Non replaceable Battery – do not attempt to open or replace
• Do not immerse the product into water
• Do not place near heaters or direct flame
• Care instructions (for slippers) see example below
For example:
Distribution
4. TESTING AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS BY FOOTWEAR CATEGORY
• Please note that within each test evaluation, there are listed, various standard test methods.
• This list of test methods is in the order of preference that Big W prefers to be completed by the
testing laboratories.
• Only one test method per requirements needs to be completed.
• That being, if your selected testing lab can perform some or any of the test methods listed, than,
they should select the first test listed within the group shown (i.e. Satra; ISO or BS method) and from
then on, in descending order.
• If the test lab cannot preform any of the test methods listed, they should contact the Quality
Specialist with an alternative test method suggestion for approval.
• Any enquires with the tests listed with in this section; please contact the Quality Specialist at WOW
GQA.
Please Note
• One set of tests is suitable if you are producing one style of product in multiple colours and/or
prints.
• One set of tests is suitable on similar styles (eg. EVA licensed thongs and/or sandals) as long as: the
same materials are used; the same factory is producing; the bulk material used is the same.
• One set of tests is suitable if same style/colours are ordered more than once throughout the same
season. Earlier test submitted can be referenced to the later order/delivery.
• Please note – this does not apply for small parts testing – every style with a small part MUST have an
individual report submitted.
• ALL KEYCODES MUST BE LISTED ON THE TEST REPORT IF YOU WISH TO GROUP
PRODUCTS/COLOURS TO THAT TEST.
Distribution
4.1. THONGS CATEGORY – Men, Women & Children

• Dress, beach and casual thongs,
• Licensed and other thongs and EVA rubber sandals.
• EVA, PE AND /OR RUBBER combinations of soling materials.
• Either Rubber/EVA or PVC straps or any other textile or leather material.
• Thongs utilise a toe post design and may also include a back strap or alternative toe
straps.
• Full EVA/PE sole designs including sandals.
• A post design and may also include a back strap or alternative toe straps.
Minimum Quality Requirements:

• Sole thickness – min. 15mm.
• Memory compression tolerance range from 20-60%.
• 15% rubber/85% EVA blend used for EVA blend styles.
• 25% rubber /75% EVA blend used for all other thong styles
• One plug strap suitable for all other thongs in men’s, kids and women’s range unless
specified by buyer.
• Maximum allowance for recycled material mixed with virgin material is: 20%.
• Please note- Thongs shall only have composition description of ‘SYNTHETIC’ or RUBBER
is acceptable as thongs are usually a blend or rubber compounds.
• Thongs without lining should not include a content description for lining.
For example:
Synthetic EVA/PE thongs should only list
UPPER: SYNTHETIC
SOLE SYNTHETIC
Unless listed as “on request” all tests following must be submitted to QA.
Distribution
THONGS – TESTS REQUIREMENTS
Attribute/Evaluation Test Method/Standard Requirement/Limit

Performance Test For Material
Material compression • Satra TM64:1996 Tolerance acceptable between max 35%.
(on request) Method 2
• ISO 20865 or BS 903
For Outer Sole
Attachment Strength. • BS5131 section 5.11 Eyelet, buckle (functional and decorative):
Buckles and trims • Satra TM181 70N min. for toddlers up to size 8.
(if applicable) All other sizes - functional :120N
All other sizes - Decorative: 45N
Outer sole abrasion resistance • ISO 4649:2010 Maximum volume loss:

Method A Microcellular rubber and EVA:
• Satra TN174 abrasion For thongs within a retail price point of $1.00-
resistance rotating 4.98 ≤ 1000mm3
drum method $4.99 and over ≤ 700mm3
• ISO 20871 All resin rubber and hard TPR ( IRHD 71-95) ≤
450mm3
All vulcanised rubber and PVC solid:
≤350mm3
Polyurethane and soft TPR (IRHD 50-70):
≤ 400mm3
Toe Post Strength • Satra TM118 EVA thongs: 100N min
Other : 150N min
Strap strength test – thongs • BS5131 section 5.11 1st walkers ≤ size 8 : 70N
• Satra TM181 Children size 9 to 5: 100N min
Womens:120N min
Men: 140N min
Elastic straps: 120N min
Attachment safety • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
: 2002 sharp points
Sandal strap attachment & pull • BS 131 MII A 06289 Min requirements
out strength for uppers & sole • BS 5131 5.11 Infants < size 8: Heel 100N; Arch/vamp:70N
(lasting ends) • ASTM 1683 M Children/youth sizes 9 - 5: Heel 150N,
(If applicable. Arch/vamp 80N
for cemented designs ) Women’s: Heel 150N Arch/vamp: 80N
Men’s: Heel 240N Arch/vamp115N
Print Durability on Printed • BS EN ISO 105 x12 Min requirement:
thongs (footbed) (2002) Wet and Dry: no visible change on the print
- Applies to all types of sole (40 turns) with only slight loss of print.
materials • Satra TM8 ( rub
fastness
Colourfast to Rub on Black • ISO 105 X16 or Min requirements
thongs ( footbed) • ISO 105 x12 Wet and Dry: colour change min grade: 4
(On request) (40 turns)
Distribution
4.2. SANDAL CATEGORY – Men, Women & Children.

• All open toe designs, straps, fashion scuffs, slides, mules, thongs and clogs for women’s, men’s and
children’s which are not rubber blend soled thong.
• Styles with ankle straps, buckle, hook and loop or lace tie closing.
• Heel height below or equal to 5cm.
• Scuff; casual and dress, leather and synthetic.

• Insole weight – REFER to Insole Standard, however if sandal design involves a uncovered insole
board the weight must be a min of 2.00mm for all children’s, women’s and men’s styles.
• The insole must also be anti fungal and of a non abrasive finish. Colour and finish of board to be
decided by buyer.
• Nickel free buckle trims.
• Small parts – sizes 0 to and including 8 must be assessed – refer small parts section.
• Non-slip soling materials, (Any PVC/resin soling) require dimple finish or light Sperry cut finish on
forepart and a slip resistance test report – see test requirements section).
• Heel top pieces: only TPR rubber materials can be used on (at a minimum) the heel top pieces, but
prefer across entire sole with a grooved finish.
• Inner socks require min 2mm padding under outer cover (if applicable to style).
• Thong style sandals with toe post must be made with clean smooth finish to ensure comfort to
wearer. Harder PVC or leather style toe post requires plastic tube cover.
• Any buckles used must have a welted close buckle pin. This is so the pin cannot come off and
become a small part or render the buckle useless.
Distribution
SANDALS TEST REQUIREMENTS

Attribute/Evaluation Test Method/Standard Requirement/Limit
For material – N/A
For Outer Sole
Slip Resistance • EN ISO13287:2004 Clay tile dry and wet: 0.28min.
- All soling types
For whole Shoe
Attachment Strength – • BS5131 section Minimum requirements
buckles and trims 5.11 Eyelet, buckle:
(if applicable) • Satra TM165 ( 100N for toddlers up to size 8.
please perform 200N for others.
test with strap Decorative: childrens:70N
/buckle closed – Decorative: Adults: 50N
as per method in
standard)
Sandal strap attachment • Satra TM181 Minimum requirements
& pull out strength for • BS 5131 5.11 Infants up to size 8:
upper & sole Heel 100N. Arch/vamp: 80N
Children/youth up to size
9-5: heel 150N, Arch/vamp:100N
Women’s: Heel 150N. Arch/vamp: 120N
Men’s: heel 240N. Arch/vamp: 150N
Attachment Safety(For AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
footwear size 5 and under :2002 sharp points
only)
Whole Shoe Flex Test Satra TM 92 No cracking up to 75,000 flexes
Adhesion test upper to • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA: ≥2.0N/mm
sole (Sole Bond) • BS 5131 5.4 min.
• Satra TM411 Youths: ≥2.2N/mm min.
Others: ≥2.5N/mm min. (if material is torn,
2.0N/mm min)
Leather: ≥3N/mm min.
(Measuring bond of inside and outside
forepart of left and right foot to feather line).
For extended edge style also test toe and
heel attachment strength – min toe15kg,
heel 30kg (load)
Distribution
4.3 AQUA SOCKS CATEGORY– Men, Women & Children

• RP and fashion lines in aqua/ beach socks.
• Includes pull on and hook and loop close styles.
• Surf/beach socks
Minimum quality requirements

• Surf Socks require a minimum UPF of 50 +
• Soling material must be non slip.
• Upper materials must be colour fast to wet.
• Toggles and Toggles with barrel locks are prohibited for all aqua socks sized zero and
including size 8.
• Toggles and Toggles with barrel locks applied to children’s and youth’s sizes 9 to 5 must
be tested for small parts and for attachment strength (please see “Small Parts Testing”
section in this document).
AQUA SOCKS – TEST REQUIREMENTS

Attribute / Evaluation Test Method/Standard Requirement/Limit
Performance Test For Material
Ultraviolet protection Factor • ARPANSA: AS/NZS Requirements is:
Test 4399 Sun protection Rated UPF: 50 or over
clothing standard
Colour fastness to sea water EN ISO 105 E02-1994 Colour change: 3 grey scale min.
(E) Colour stain: 3 grey scale min.
For Sole
Slip resistance – • EN 13287 Clay tile dry and wet: 0.3min
(on request only) • ASTM F2913
• Satra TM144:2011
(Dynamic friction)
For Whole Shoe
Adhesion test upper to sole • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA:
(Sole Bond) • BS 5131 section 5.4 ≥2.0N/mm min.
- not required for injection Youths: ≥2.2N/mm min.
mounded construction Others: ≥2.3N/mm min. ( if material
is torn, ≥2.0N/mm min)
Small Parts attachments – • ISO 8124-1: 2002 Tension test: Standard: 70N
decorative trim attachment MOD Torque test: Standard: 0.45Nm for
(Applies to child/youth sizes 9- (toy standard) 10sec in both directions (ISO 8124-
5) • BS 5131 ( 5.11) 1:2002)
• EN71 Part 1:2005 Drop Test: 0-18months: 10 times
+A8:2009–mechanical from height of 138cm
& physical properties 19-36months: 4 times form 93cm
Attachment Safety(For AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges
footwear size 5 and under or sharp points
only)
Whole Shoe Flex Test Satra TM92 – method for No cracking up to 75,000 flexes
all categories (all genders
and sizes) tested at 35°
angle
Distribution
4.4 FASHION HEELS CATEGORY ≥ 5cm: Women’s and Maids

The category includes:
• All women’s and maids fashion heels 5 cm and over.
• Includes Sandals, Wedges, Court and Boots.
• Also includes any maids’ shoes with a higher heel.
Please note – Heeled WEDGES – special outer sole abrasion test requirement – added to standard below

• Heel tips must be min. 3mm in thickness.
• Heel top pieces wider than must be in non slip material with dimple skin finish and a
minimum hardness of 90 IRDH.
• NO hard PVC should be used on heel tips smaller or equal to 1cm2 in size –
Manufacturers MUST USE either TPR, Rubber, Resin/rubber, PU or TPU/PU. Please Refer
to the test requirements for either stiletto or plastic moulded top piece
• Zip standard – please refer to the Zip Quality Requirements.
• Counters must be attached to back lining with seam overlay under the back lining (so no
seam edge of counter is exposed).
• Counters should be in suede split, reverse side leather or non-slip heel grip synthetic
material (socking & lining material will not be accepted). If quality is in doubt abrasion
resist
• Any buckles used must have a welted close buckle pin. This is so the pin cannot come
off and render the buckle useless.
• No hard PVC/smooth finish soling materials to be used on children’s or maids sizes.
• Shank Stiffness for Fashion shoes over 5cm in height are:
• All wedge fashion shoes and sandals must only use TPR outer sole skins to provide
adequate non slip safety.
Shank stiffness Satra TM58 Heel height – measured vertically at back:

Must be made of ≤50mm – Min 400 kN.mm2
tempered steel 50-74mm: Min 800kNmm2
75-99mm: Min 1200kN.mm2
>100mm: Min 1600kNmm2
Distribution
HEELS OVER 5cm IN HEIGHT TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Uppers –Synthetic. (Boots & closed shoes only – excludes sandals)
Tear Strength – upper and • BS3424 part 5 Method 7C Min 24.5N
lining combined
For Uppers– Leather. (Boots & closed shoes only – excludes sandals)
Tear Strength Test – • ISO 20345:2004 5.4.3
Baumann method • DIN EN ISO 3377-2 Min: 100N
• Satra PM162
PVC/PU coated leathers • ASTM D 751 Min requirements
burst test ≤1.0-1.2mm 10kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 11kg/cm2
1.4-1.6mm 12kg/cm2
1.6-1.8mm 12kg/cm2
1.8-2.0mm ≥13kg/cm2
Colour fastness to rub for • BS EN ISO105 x 12:2002 Dry: Min 3
textiles* in mid to dark Wet: Min 2-3
colours
For sandals only
Sandal strap attachment & • Satra PM181 Minimum requirements
pull out strength for upper& Youths up to size 5:
sole Heel 150N, Arch 80N
Women’s: Heel 175N. Arch: 80N
For Linings
Colour fastness for EN ISO 105 E04 Leather
perspiration - All linings in Colour change: grade 4min
mid and dark colours Colour stain: 3min.
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Other Materials - textiles
Colour change: grade 3-4
Colour stain: grade 2-3
For wedge soled shoes with skins
Abrasion resistance to • ISO 4649:2010 MAX VOLUME LOSS
outer sole skin Microcellular rubber & EVA 650mm3
Resin rubber & Hard TPR 450mm3
PU & soft TPR 350mm3
Vulcanized rubber & solid PVC: 300mm3
For whole shoe – all styles
Slip Resistance • EN ISO13287:2004 Clay tile dry and wet: 0.28min.
• Satra TM144:2011
Peel Strength of sole bond • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe; Foxing or EVA: ≥ 2.0N/mm min.
(upper to sole adhesion) • Satra TM411 Youths: ≥ 2.2N/mm min.
• BS 5131 5.4 Others: ≥ 2.5N/mm min. ( if material is torn,
2.0N/mm min)
Leather: ≥2.5N/mm min.
(Measure bond at ball joint inside & outside of
left and right foot to feather line for closed
edge styles).
For extended edge styles also test Toe part of
left and right foot at min ≥ 1.8N/mm
Distribution
Whole shoe flex • Satra TM92 No damage noted after 50,000 cycles at room
(excludes platforms) temp. 45° flexing angle.
Heel attachment strength • BS EN 12785 Pull load: 600N min.
• ISO 22650 Heel distortion at 400 N< 15%
• SatraTM113
Heel Impact Test • BS 5131 (4.8) No damage at 5.4 Joules
(strength ) – For slender
heels only
Top Piece Attachment • SatraTM108 (socket For Top pieces: 140N min
Strength (for plastic and /nail attached)
moulded top pieces on
socket type heels)
or Or Or
Peel strength of adhesive • TM 401 Min: 1N/mm – Womens
bonded top piece
Top piece attachment – • Satra TM115 Min 1000N.mm ( note: not N/mm)
stiletto heels ( tips
usually moulded)
Attachment strength • BS 5131 (5.11) Eyelet, strap or buckle: 150N min
(if applicable) • Satra TM181 Elastic: 150N min
Decorative: 50N min
Zipper strength to upper • BS 5131 5.13 Min 15kg
seam ( for all boots with
functional zips)
Attachment Safety AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or sharp
(For footwear size 5 and points
under only)
Corrosion Test for • Satra TM310-11 No worse than slight corrosion & slight colour
ornaments (if applicable (3% nacl solution/48hrs) change on surface.
– to be submitted by your or
materials supplier) • BS EN ISO 20344:2004 (1% salt solution for 48hrs.) No corrosion
• BS EN ISO 22775
Shanks stiffness of steel • Satra TM 58 Heel height
shanks 50mm- min 400kNmm2
For heels over 5cm) 50-74mm – min 800kNmm2
75-99mm- min1200kNmm2
100mm & over- min 1600kNmm2
* A textile applies to woven cottons/cotton blends and Micro suede’s only. (PVC and PU nubuc or
burnish type woven synthetics do not apply)
Distribution
4.5 CLOSED SHOES and BOOTS CATEGORY – CASUAL & DRESS

-Men, Women, Children & Infants
The category includes:
• All closed shoe styles in maids and women’s fashion heels UNDER 5 cm.
• Includes non canvas style, closed shoes for both women’s, children’s & men’s
• Women’s court shoes, wedges and boots.
• Also includes any maid’s shoes and boots.
• Also includes any men’s shoes and boots in non textile materials that are for casual wear only,
Such as PVC/PU or suede/leather skate, lifestyle footwear.
• Heel top pieces must be in non slip material if not incorporated into the sole unit. Both adhesive
and tacks or nails should be used to provide good attachment, and a minimum hardness of top
piece material of 90 IRHD.
• Quality zips – please refer to the Zip Quality Requirements at the end of this chapter.
• Counters must be attached to back lining with seam overlay under the back lining (so no seam
edge of counter is exposed).
• Counters should be in suede split or non-slip heel grip synthetic material (socking & lining material
will not be accepted). If quality is in doubt abrasion resistance test may be requested.
• Inner socks should be made using a minimum of same quality material as lining.
• Back counters must have minimum 0.8mm gauge counter board inserted unless softer counter is
part of an overall design ‘fashion’ feature and as per instruction from buyer.
• Minimum thickness in upper material – please refer to standard.
CLOSED SHOES - CASUAL (under 5cm in Height) TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Upper – Synthetic
PU/PVC coated Fabric • ASTM D751 ≤0.8-1.00mm: min:14kg/cm2;
Bursting Test 1.0-1.2mm ≥:min. 18kg/cm2
Coating adhesion test • BS3424 (7) 20N Minimum.
Colour fastness to rubbing • BS EN ISO105 x 12 TEXTILES: Dry: Min 3-4 Wet: Min 2-3
TEXTILES *– dark colours • AATCC8 LEATHER:
only (includes micro suede Dry x 50 cycles: Min 3-4 (length and width)
and nubuc) • ISO 11640 Wet x 20cycles: Min 2-3 (length and width)
Colourfast to Rub – leather
- mid to dark colours only
For Upper – Leather
Tear Strength Test • DIN EN ISO 3377-2 FG leathers: Min 120N
Baumann method • ISO 20345:20045.4.3 Patent/pig/split: Min 100N
• Satra PM162.
Burst Strength Test • ASTM D751 Min requirements:
≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 12.5kg/cm2
1.4-1.8mm 13kg/cm2
1.8-2.mm≥ 13.5kg/cm2
PVC/PU coated leather • ASTM D 751 Min requirements: ≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
burst test 1.2-1.4mm 12.5kg/cm2
1.4-1.8mm 13kg/cm2
1.8-2.mm≤ 14kg/cm2
Distribution
For lining – ALL

Colour fastness for • EN ISO 105 E04 Leather
perspiration - in mid and Colour change: grade 4min Colour stain: 3min.
dark colours (excludes PU Other Materials - textiles
/PVC linings) Colour change: grade 3-4
For Outer sole
Abrasion resistance • Satra TM174 MAX VOLUME LOSS
• ISO 4649; 2010 Microcellular rubber & EVA 650mm3
• ISO 20871 Resin rubber & Hard TPR 400mm3
For Whole shoe
Adhesion test upper to sole • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA: ≥2.0N/mm min.
(Sole Bond peel strength) • Satra TM411 Youths: ≥2.5N/mm min.
or Others: ≥2.5N/mm min. ( if material is torn,
For styles with an outer sole • BS 5131 5.1 2.2N/mm min)
skim – please list a separate Leather: ≥2.5N/mm min.
result (Measure bond at ball joint inside & outside of
left and right foot to feather line for closed
edge styles).
Seam Strength – upper to • BS 5131 (section5.13) Min 10N/mm
sole ( for sole bottom & side • Satra TM180
stitch sole attachment )
Attachment strength • BS 5131 Section 5.11 Eyelet, strap or buckle: 150N min
(if applicable ) Elastic: 150N min
Decorative: 50N min
• Satra TM180 Tongue (sew in): 200N min
Attachment Safety AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or sharp
(For footwear size 5 & under) points
Elastic- breaking strength and • SatraTM29 Min 13kg/cm
extension to break
Heel Attachment – with nails • BS EN 12785 Pull Load requirement only : Min 600N
(for styles that are not
constructed with a moulded
sole unit)
Heel Top piece adhesive • TM401 (peel strength Min: 1N/mm (nails should & may be used to
attachment of adhesive bonds) provide additional support but not tested)
Heel top piece attachment – • Satra TM108 140N min.
plastic moulded heels with
sockets
Zipper strength to upper • BS 5131 5.13 Min 15kg
seam
No damage noted after 70,000 cycles at room
Whole shoe flex • Satra TM92
temp.
Corrosion resistance for • Satra TM310-11 No worse than slight corrosion and slight
ornaments (if applicable) (3% Nacl solution for2 colour change on surface.
4Hrs)
• BS EN ISO 0344:2004 ( 1% salt solution for 48hrs) No corrosion
* A textile applies to woven cottons/cotton blends and Micro suede’s only. (PVC and PU nubuc or
burnish type woven synthetics do not apply)
Distribution
4.6 WOMEN’S BALLETS AND SKIMMERS

• Women’s and Maids flat ballets and skimmers (more constructed ballets).
• In leather, synthetic or textile uppers.
• Minimum lasting margins ( lasting seam allowance) as listed here to ensure sufficient sole bond:
o Women’s – 8-10mm
o Children’s – 7-10mm
• Heel top pieces must be either a non slip soling material or have grooved tread pattern to provide
traction.
• Inner sock lining must pass both colour fast and abrasion resistant test requirements.
• If style requires heel counter reinforcement (only ballets if specified by buyer, can be without a heel
counter support), than the heel counter must be a minimum of 0.75mm in weight.
• Minimum weight gauge for upper material (excluding lining):
o Leather: 1.0-1.2mm
o PU/PVC: 1.2mm
WOMEN’S BALLETS AND SKIMMERS – TEST REQUIREMENTS

PU/PVC coated Fabric • ASTM D751 Minimum requirements:
Bursting Test ≤0.8-1.00mm:12kg/cm2;
1.0-1.2mm ≤-14kg/cm
Tear Strength – upper • BS3424 (part 5 Min 20N
method 7C)
Colour fastness to Rubbing • BS EN ISO105 x 12 TEXTILES: Dry: Min 3-4 Wet: Min: 2-3
TEXTILES ONLY –Mid to Dark • AATCC8 LEATHER
colours only (micro suede • ISO 11640 (dry Dry x50 cycles: Min 3-4 (length and width)
do not apply) 50cycles/wet Wet x 20cycles: Min2-3 (length and width)
LEATHER - Mid to dark 20cycles)
colours only
Coating adhesion test (for • BS 3424 (part 7) 20N Minimum.
all patent finishes)
For Upper – Leather
Tear Strength Test • DIN EN ISO 3377-2 FG: Min 7kgf
Baumann method • ISO 20345:2004 Patent/pig/split: Min 6kgf
5.4.3.
PVC/PU coated leather Minimum requirements
burst test • ASTM D 751 ≤1.0-1.2mm 10kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 11kg/cm2
1.4-1.6mm ≥12kg/cm2
For lining
perspiration - All linings in Colour change: grade 4min
mid and dark colours Colour stain: 3min.
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Other Materials - textiles
Distribution
For Sole
Sole Abrasion resistance • ISO 4649 MAX VOLUME LOSS
For TPR sole bottom • Satra TM174 Microcellular rubber & EVA 650mm3
materials Resin rubber & Hard TPR 400mm3
For whole shoe
Whole Shoe Flex • Satra TM 92 No cracking after 50,000 cycles
Adhesion test upper to sole • ISO17708: Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA: ≥2.0N/mm min.
(Sole Bond) 2003 Youths: ≥2.2N/mm min.
• Satra TM411 Others: ≥2.2N/mm min. ( if material is torn,
2.0N/mm min)
Or Leather: ≥2.5N/mm min.
(Measure bond at ball joint inside & outside of
• BS 5131 5.1 left and right foot to feather line for closed
edge styles).
Attachment strength • BS 5131 Section Eyelet, strap or buckle: 150N min
(if applicable) 5.11 Decorative: 45N min
Attachment Safety AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or sharp
(For footwear size 5 and :2002 points
under only)
Distribution
4.7 COMFORT SHOES CATEGORY– Men, Women & Children

Men’s and women’s comfort footwear which may incorporate:
• Low heels: women’s and men’s Comfort footwear may be closed shoes, boots or sandals with
comfort features.
• Softer leather or synthetic uppers.
• Comfort features such as: padded back collars; padded tongues.
• Lightweight; PU/PVC or TPR soles units with non slip and extra shock absorption features in unit
soles.
• Extra comfort adding features in the inner socks and at times breathable leather linings.

• Pig lining / pig split or FG leather linings in at least the back quarter lining and footbed sock.
• Where possible a removable footbed moulded with arch support and heel cup.
• Minimum 4mm foam padding at forepart and 6mm in heel in the footbed. Close cell foams in either
PU or EVA.
• At least some extra innersole arch support in the innersock.
• Min 5mm x 5mm for women’s and 10mm x10mm open cell foam padding in any back padded
collars.
• Last fitting to the WIDE size standard for men’s (EEE fitting) and a D fitting for women’s
• Elastic must be double edge grade for men’s. Single edge is acceptable for women’s and children’s.
• Heel cavities on sole mould must not exceed 15mm in diameter and wall thickness and base must
be a min 3mm.
COMFORT SHOES TEST REQUIREMENTS

For upper – Leather
Tear Strength Test • DIN EN ISO 3377-2 FG leathers: Min 120N
Baumann method • ISO 20345:2004 5.4.3. Patent/pig/split: Min 100N
PVC/PU coated leather burst Minimum requirements
test • ASTM D 751 ≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 12.5kg/cm2
1.4-1.8mm 13kg/cm2
1.8-2.mm≥ 13kg/cm2
Water vapour permeability and • EN ISO 20344:2004, 6.6 The water vapour permeability shall
coefficient – on request only and 6.8 not be less than 2.0 mg/ (cm2.h)
and the water vapour coefficient
shall be not less than 20 mg/cm2.
PU/PVC coated Fabric Bursting • ASTM D751 Min requirements:
Test ≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 12g/cm2
1.4-1.8mm 13kg/cm2
OR 1.8-2.mm ≥13kg/cm2
Tear Strength – upper & lining • BS 3424 (part 5) method Min 24.5N
combined 7C
Coating adhesion test ( for • BS3424 part 7 20N Minimum.
patent finishes)
Distribution
Uppers – all
(if applicable) • Satra TM181 Decorative: 50N min
Attachment Safety AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges
(For footwear size 5 and under or sharp points
only)
Elastic- tensile strength (if • SatraTM29 Min 13kg/cm
applicable)
Colour fastness to rubbing • BS EN ISO105 x 12 TEXTILES: Dry: Min 3-4 Wet: Min 2-3
TEXTILES – dark colours only • AATCC8 LEATHER
Colourfast to Rub • ISO 11640 Dry x 50cycles: Min 3-4 (length &
LEATHER - mid to dark colours width)
only Wet x 20 cycles: Min 2-3 (length &
width)
For Lining
Martindale abrasion Test for ISO 12947-3 – mass loss Dry 25,600 Revs, Wet 12,800 Revs
counter Linings Mass loss: no worse than 25% and no
evidence of holing
Colour fastness for perspiration EN ISO 105 E04 Leather
All linings in mid and dark Colour change: grade 4min
colours (excludes PU /PVC Colour stain: 3min.
linings) Other Materials - textiles
For Sole
Slip Resistance - (on request) • EN ISO13287:2004 Clay tile and wet: 0.3min. TPR, rubber
• Satra TM144:2011 type soles
Clay tile dry and wet: 0.28min. Hard
resin/PVC soles
Abrasion resistance – (on • Satra TM174 MAX VOLUME LOSS
request) • ISO 4649: 2010 Microcellular rubber & EVA 650mm3
• ISO 20871 Resin rubber & Hard TPR 400mm3
Vulcanized rubber & PVC solid
300mm3
For whole shoe
Whole shoe flex • Satra PM92 No damage noted after 70,000 cycles
• Satra TM174 at room temp.
Adhesion test upper to sole • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA:
(Sole Bond peel strength) • Satra TM411 ≥2.0N/mm min.
or Youths: ≥2.5N/mm min.
• BS 5131 5.1 Others: ≥2.5N/mm min. ( if material is
torn, 2.2N/mm min)
Leather: ≥2.5N/mm min.
(Measure bond at ball joint inside &
outside of left and right foot to feather
line for closed edge styles).
For extended edge styles also test Toe
part of left and right foot at min ≥
1.8N/mm
Distribution
4.8 SCHOOL SHOES CATEGORY - Men, Women & Children

Men’s and women’s and children’s school footwear which may incorporate:
• Lace up, slip on, hook and loop or buckle style closings
• Shoe and non safety ankle boots
• Leather and or coated or bonded leather uppers
• Comfort features such as: padded back collars; tongues
• Lightweight; PU /PVC or TPR soles units with non slip and extra shock absorption features in unit
soles. Cement or injection mounded constructions
• Extra comfort adding features in the inner socks and wear possible, breathable leather linings

• Leather upper claims must meet the minimum WOW GQA requirement of full grain leather or first
grade leather split with PVC/PU layer
• All lower levels of split/ coated ‘leather or bonded leather must be labelled as either “laminated” or
“coated” leather or “synthetic”. Please refer to the manual relating to leather labelling. The
breathable quality claims of a ‘leather ‘upper must be maintained to carry that quality statement
• At least the back quarter lining and foot bed sock in either upper leather (reverse side) or leather
split or pig lining – unless specified by the buyer
• Minimum 4.0mm foam padding in the foot bed attached to insole. Close cell foams in either PU or
EVA. This must be included when lasting so as not to take up fitting
• All school shoes must be made to the WIDE fitting size standard and include extra foam and covered
‘removable’ footbed sock to provide extra fitting features. This removable sock when inserted will
allow for a narrower fitting for slimmer foot
• Min 5 x5mm for women’s & children’s and 10 x10mm for men open cell foam padding in any back
padded collars
• Sole units must meet the minimum testing requirements for school shoes so Big W can offer a
quality guarantee of “your child will grow out before it wears out”. The flex and abrasion
requirements have been adjusted to meet these claims. – 12 months
• All soles must have a min 3mm tread cleat depth
• Heel cavities on sole mould must not exceed15mm in diameter and wall thickness and base must be
a min 3mm
• All eyelets must be nickel, corrosion and lead free tested
• All eyelets must be attached with a split or washer
• All quarters facing must have a ‘true-stay’ eyelet reinforcement interlining
• Back heel counters and toe puffs must be a heavier grade (toe puffs 1mm and counters 1.2mm)
• Insoles min 2.0-2.2mm for women’s and children’s and for men’s, 2.2-2.5mm in non woven cellular
board
• Elastic must be water resistant and double edged – tests will be required for all school boot elastics
• Any buckles used must have a welted close buckle pin. This is so the pin cannot come off and
become a small part or render the buckle useless
Distribution
TEST REQUIREMENTS SCHOOL SHOES – Children, Women & Men

For Upper – leather full grain
Tear Strength Test • Satra TM162 :1992 Min:
Baumann method • DIN EN ISO 3377-2 FG leathers:120N
• ISO 20345:2004 5.4.3 Patent/pig/split: Min 100N
Burst Strength test • ASTM D751 Minimum requirements:
≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 12.5kg/cm2
1.4-1.6mm 13kg/cm2
1.6-1.8mm 13.5kg/cm2
1.8-2.0mm ≥14kg/cm2
For PVC/PU coated leather
Burst strength Test for • ASTM D751 Minimum requirement:
coated leather ≤1.0-1.2mm 12kg/cm2
1.2-1.4mm 12.5kg/cm2
1.4-1.6mm 13kg/cm2
1.6-1.8mm 13.5kg/cm2
1.8-2.0mm≥ 14kg/cm2
For Coating Adhesion • EN 13514 Dry
Strength Test length/N/mm : min 1.5N/mm
Width: min 1.2N/mm
Wet: Length and width: min 1.2N/mm
Water vapour • EN ISO 20344:2004, 6.6 The water vapour permeability shall not be
permeability & coefficient and 6.8 less than 2.0 mg/ (cm2.h) and the water
(to test on both UPPER & vapour coefficient shall be not less than 20
LINING if both are mg/cm2.
leather)- on request only
PU/PVC coated Fabric • ASTM D751 PVC/PU uppers
Bursting Test 0.8-1.2mm: min 12kg/cm2;
1.2-1.4mm: min 13kg/cm2
1.4-1.6mm: min 14kg/cm2
Tear Strength – upper • BS 3424(part 5) method Min 24.5N
(combined with lining 7C
For ALL Uppers
For accessories- Where applicable
Touch & Close fastenings • SatraTM123 Original min 75kPa after 5000 cycles
Shear strength • EN ISO 22776:2004 opening and closing 65kPa
(if applicable)
Touch & Close Fastening • SatraTM123 Original min 0.1N/mm – after 5000 cycles
Peel strength(if • EN ISO 22777:2004 opening and closing : 0.08N/mm
applicable)
Elastic • Satra TM103 (before heat Maximum 10% rubber thread breakage
Resistance to extension ageing) and no worse than slight visible damage
Test – (if applicable) after 10,000 cycles
Distribution
Attachment strength (if • BS5131 section 5:11 LOOP 250N min

applicable) Eyelet: 200N min
Attachment strength for • BS5131 section 5.11 (1981) Children’s 6N
tongue -if applicable ( for • Satra TM180 Adults min: 7N
sewn in tongues only)
Attachment Safety • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
(For footwear size 5 and sharp points
under only)
For Lining
perspiration - All linings Colour change: grade 4min
in mid and dark colours Colour stain: 3min.
(excludes PU /PVC Other Materials - textiles
linings) Colour change: grade 3-4
Abrasion resistance for • BS EN ISO 12947 (mass loss) Dry:25,600 rev; Wet: 12,800 rev
counter lining Mass Loss: no worse than 25% and no
(Martindale abrasion) evidence of holing
For Sole
Sole Abrasion resistance. • ISO 4649 Maximum volume loss:
• Satra TM174 Microcellular rubber and EVA ≤550mm3
• ISO 20871 Resin Rubber & Hard TPR:380mm3
Vulcanised Rubber & PVC Solid: ≤280mm3
Polyurethane & Soft TPR: ≤330mm3
Sole Flex • SatraTM133 Very high risk to cracking: 0-10,000
• ISO 17707 High risk to cracking : 10,000-20,000
Medium risk to cracking:20,000-40,000
Low risk to cracking: 40,000-50,000
Requirements: no cracking after
≥50,000flexes
For Whole shoe
Whole shoe flex • Satra TM92: 1992 (room No damage after 150,000 flexes
temp)
Adhesion test upper to • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA: ≥2.0N/mm
sole (Sole Bond) • Satra TM411 min.
Youths: ≥2.5N/mm min.
or Others: ≥3N/mm min. ( if material is torn,
• BS 5131 5.4 2.5N/mm min)
Leather: ≥3/mm min.
(Measure bond at ball joint inside & outside
of left and right foot to feather line for
closed edge styles).
For extended edge styles also test Toe part
of left and right foot at min ≥ 1.8N/mm
Non marking soles • Satra TM223 No soling marks after cleaning by mild
(on request only – to circular rubbing
verify claims)
Distribution
4.9 SPORT/LIFESTYLE CATEGORY - Men, Women & Children

• All forms of sporting footwear including but not limited to: walking, cross training; tennis; running;
soccer, football; cricket and netball
• Lifestyle active footwear which incorporates features for general comfort when worn for extended
periods of time and for the purpose of sport and lifestyle
• Can be lace up, slip on or Hook and Loop style closings
• Can be low shoe or boot style
• Men’s, women’s and children’s within this category

• Removable footbed moulded with arch support and heel cup
• All sport shoes retailing at $30.00 price or higher must include a minimum PU moulded footbed
(for example ‘Ortholite’ product) material
• Some energy absorption features in both the forepart and the heel sections of the soling unit
• Shall have no heel cavity in duel density sole types however if part of existing mould, the
standard criteria for Sole cavity shall be: max.15mm diameter in heel & forepart and 3mm
minimum for wall thickness; 4mm for Plate thickness (to base)
• Minimum thickness for all outer soles is ≥ 4mm
• Cement margin – 0.12mm minimum
• All white sport and lifestyle shoes must have accelerating agent and ultraviolet tests provided at
pre production sample stage
• Outer soles unit must incorporate some form of comfort, support and cushioning to suit the
intended purpose of the product and price point
• Possible quality requirement dependent on the price point would be a duel density soling
system with a heavy outer sole for durability i.e.: carbon rubber; solid rubber; etc) and a lighter
energy absorption inner/mid soling material. This will be indicted by the buyer
• Other soling systems may also incorporate materials such as: EVA, blown EVA, Phylon; PU or
Phylite
• No heel cavities or single density sole units
• Uppers can be either (but not limited to) leather, synthetic, textile meshing or combinations of
all
• Comfort features such as padded ankle support back collars, padded tongues and foam
interlining are usual features
• Insole board gauge required is: Children’s 1.5mm; Ladies 1.5-1.75mm; Men’s heavier hiker style
shoes and boots: 2.5mm
• Materials in upper composition shall require tear/burst strength testing in up to two (2) main
upper components only – i.e.: leather/synthetic/mesh upper will require only 2 materials tested.
(Leather /synthetic if these are the main two materials used)
Distribution
Tongue attachment shall have extra loop of double stitching on the front eye loop stay
section of upper. If this is not possible due to design, tongue attachment strength shall be
completed.
SPORT/LIFESTYLE TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Upper – where applicable
Leather Burst Test • ASTM D 751:2006, Mullen Minimum requirements
method Leather F.G./suede: 35kg/cm2
Nappa: 22kg/cm2
For PVC coated fabric – burst • ASTM 751:2006. Mullen Minimum requirements
strength Method ≤ 0.6mm: 13kg/cm2
0.7mm-1.5mm≥: 15kg/cm2
For PU coated fabric – burst • ASTM 751:2006. Mullen Min 18.0 kg/cm2
strength Method
For Fabric upper- • ASTM751: 2006 Mullen Mesh/tricot & foam: 12kg/cm2
Burst strength test Method or Diaphragm Canvas: 20kg/cm2.
bursting tester Non woven: 12kg/cm2.
Terry: 10kg/cm2.
Colourfastness to UV light – • AATCC 16.1993 Min. non yellowing: grade 4
white uppers in any material
For accessories- Where applicable

Touch and close fasteners • SatraTM123/4 Original min 0.1kg/cm – after 1000
Peel Strength BS7271: 1990, Appendix B cycles opening and closing :0.08kg/cm
ELASTIC tensile strength • BS5131 5.11 15kg min.
Attachment strength test • BS5131 5.11 Men’s and Women’s: 200N min
(D rings, buckles; ski hooks rivets, • Satra PM181
eyelets ) Childrens150N min
Attachment Safety(For footwear AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
size 5 and under only) sharp points
Attachment strength for tongue • BS5131 5.11: 1981 Children’s Min 200N
Adults Min :250N
Distribution
For Lining
Colour fastness for perspiration - • EN ISO 105 E04 Leather
All linings in mid and dark Colour change: grade 4min
colours (excludes PU /PVC Colour stain: 3min.
linings) Other Materials - textiles
Abrasion resistance for counter • ISO 12947 (-1 mass loss) Dry:25,000 rev; Wet:10,000 rev
lining (Martindale Abrasion) Mass loss: no worse than 25% and no
evidence of holing
Outer sole
Abrasion resistance • ISO 4649: 2010 Max volume loss:
• Satra TM174 Hard TPR: 400mm3
(on request only) • ISO20871 Vulcanised rubber & PVC: 350mm3
PU & soft TPR:300mm3
Compression moulded rubber; Max
150mm3
Injection moulded rubber max.120mm3
Microcellular rubber max: 200mm2
Sole Flex • SatraTM133 Very high risk to cracking: 0-5000
• ISO 17707 High risk to cracking: 5000-15,000
(on request only) Medium risk to cracking:15,000-30,000
PVC/TPR ≥45,000flexes
Rubber ≥50,000 flexes
For Whole shoe
Whole shoe flex Satra TM92 (room temp) No damage after 100,000 flexes – men
No damage after 80,000 flexes – women
No damage after 70,000 - children’s
Non yellowing for white and • ASTM D1148 Min non yellowing
light coloured rubbers Use florescent UV test ALL MATERIALS: grade 4
(soles and toe guards) apparatus (UVA -340 Lamp)–
1cycle =12hrs
Adhesion test upper to sole. • ISO17708:2003 All Toddlers shoes, and all shoes with
(Sole Bond)- test bond at flex • Satra TM411 Foxing or for EVA soles ( all uppers types)
points and outer and mid sole • BS 5131 5.4 2.0N/mm min.
bonds to upper and each Youths: 2.2N/mm min
component) Others:
Synthetic & Leather uppers: 3N min.
2.5N is torn ( if material is torn, 2.5N/mm
min)
Measure bond at inside and outside ball
joint and at toe and heel of both left and
right shoes
Non marking soles • Satra TM223 No soling marks after cleaning by mild
(on request only – to verify circular rubbing
claims)
Energy Absorption test for • Satra TM142 Forepart max. 200m/s/s
sole (on request only) Heel max. 150m/s/s
Distribution
4.10 CANVAS/LIFESTYLE – TEXTILE UPPER CATEGORY

• Men’s, women’s and children’s textile upper casual wear footwear
• Styles include but not limited to: Plimsolls, skate shoes and ankle boots, gym boots; lace up, slip
on and using either cement, vulcanised or injection construction
• Canvas or any other form of woven or knitted textiles footwear that is not a slipper
• Branded and unbranded products including “Volley” lace up and slip on styles in non steel cap
versions

• Pass all minimum requirements as listed for all canvas products with test reports
• Textile uppers & linings must include colour fastness to rub and perspiration on mid to dark
colours. Every Mid to dark colour in the order must be individually tested
• Minimum of 4mm EVA padding required for all foot bed padding under inner sock fabric cover
EVA padding must be in natural, whites or light grey colours – no dark colour foams will be
accepted as may bleed into soling etc
• No recycled foam is acceptable in foam padding
• Minimum of 4mm sole thickness for all canvas style rubber sole footwear in this category
• All eyelet and metallic trims must be corrosion resistant
• To assist in minimising colour bleeding, manufacturers must use quality Natural/Gum colour
rubber outer soles. All outer soles must be either natural beige or white in colour unless
otherwise specified by the buyer
• Rubber quality in the natural colour outer soles must be to a standard that will not allow
discolouring to occur
• Heel cavities (where applicable – i.e. – skate shoes sole units) on sole moulds must not exceed
15mm in diameter and wall thickness and base must be a min 4mm
• Styles with heel cavities in sole unit MUST adhere to the min quality requirements of insole
board
• ALL COLOURS WITHIN A STYLE ORDER MUST BE INDIVUDUALLY TESTED FOR COLOURFASTNESS
TO RUB (WET AND DRY) AND LINING FOR PERSPIRATION. For example, if a style is ordered in
black, navy and red – all three dark colours must be tested
• Required Foxing Thickness: children’s and Women: Min. 1.5mm; Men’s 2.0mm
Distribution
CANVAS – TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Upper
Colour fastness to rub • BS EN ISO105 –x12 Dry: grade 3-4 min
(crocking) – for all colours except • AATCC 8 Wet: Grade 3 min
pale colours and white • SatraTM167
Seam Strength • BS 5131 5.13 Min 6.0N/mm
• Satra TM 180
Attachment strength for tongue • BS5131 5.11:1981 Children’s Min 200N
Adults Min:250N
For Lining
All linings in mid and dark colours Colour change: grade 4min
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Colour stain: 3min.
Other Materials - textiles
For Sole
Sole Flex • SatraTM133 Requirements: no cracking after
Or/ Or/
• ISO 17707 Requirement:
Max. cut growth 4.0mm
Foxing( side wall) – if applicable • ISO 17708: 2003 ≥2.0N/mm min.
• Satra TM411
Hardness of sole (on request only) • ASTM D2240 Rubber 55-65 Shore A
Attachment strength of eyelet • BS 5131 5.11: 1981 Min: 150N
- if applicable
Attachment Safety(For footwear AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges
size 5 and under only) or sharp points
Adhesion test upper to sole (Sole • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers shoe, Foxing or EVA:
Bond) – cement construction • Satra TM411 2.0N/mm min.
only) • BS 5131 5.1 Youths: 2.2N/mm min.
Others: 2.3N/mm min. ( if material is
torn, 2.0N/mm min)
Leather: 2.5N/mm min.
Non yellowing for white and ASTM D1148 2007a Min non yellowing
light coloured rubber soles. Use florescent UV test all soling materials: Grade3-4
apparatus (UVA -340 Lamp x1
cycle x 12hrs)
Whole Shoes
Non yellowing for textiles uppers • AATCC 16:1993 Min non yellowing: Grade 4
(white only)
Contact storage Test for • Satra TM343 Min requirement:
discolouration – on request only No discolouration
Distribution
4.11 SLIPPER CATEGORY

• Men’s, women’s and children’s slippers which are predominately for indoor use
• Includes and not limited to footwear constructed in soft, comfortable and warm materials such
as: sheepskin, suede with wool linings, synthetic imitation sheepskin, micro suedes; knits; terry
towelling and other synthetic longer length fibres to provide softness and warmth
• Outer soles are usually in lightweight, flexible non slip soling materials for light indoor wear
• Styling includes items such as: ankle or calf length boots; moccasins, slip on styles will elastic
gussets or with self fasteners
• Assorted textiles uppers in various yardage or placement prints, colours weaves, knits included
• Licensed, branded and generic brands with or without printed plasticised placements appliqués
or prints
• Includes but not limited to stitch and turn, cement, vulcanised and injection mounded
constructions

• Minimum pass result for textile upper strength test, colour fastness to rub and perspiration.
• Flexible, Non slip soles
• Detailed material composition is required for the wide assortment of material used within this
category. Therefore to ensure correct composition details are listed on the commerce markings,
a material composition confirmation test will be required on request for any materials in doubt
• Any claims of 100% wool or cotton must be supported with a test reports providing the claim.
Seam Strength requirements

• Textile upper slippers must have a minimum of 2mm seam allowance to avoid seam slippage
• Loose or open weave textile will require seam strength testing to assess suitability
• To ensure seam durability and strength the following requirement on stitches per inch is set:
a) Seams for Rubberised soling to textile uppers: 7 stitches per inch
b) Textile to textile seams: 8-9 stitches per inch.
• Vendor must ensure correct thread weight and tension is used on seams to ensure seam
durability. QA/Buying will monitor as part of approvals process
WASHING INSTRUCTION – IF APPLICABLE

• If the buyer requests the wish to promote additional benefit of washability, the following care
instruction MUST be included on the SSS form with details of position and method of placement
and attachment of label.
• Preferred method of instruction labelling is: either printed on swing tag or sewn in label
attached to product.
• Font must be clear, legible and in English with a preferred minimum font height of 2.8mm
• Point of sale material will also be required to promote this feature and submitted the WOW
GQA
The care instructions would be: COLD GENTLE MACHINE WASH IN LAUNDRY BAG.
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
• Additional testing would also be required which is detailed in the testing requirements below:
Distribution
SLIPPERS TEST REQUIREMENTS
Attribute / Evaluation Test method/Standard Requirement/Limit

For Upper
Colour fast to Rub • BS EN ISO105 x 12 TEXTILES: Dry: Min 3-4 Wet: Min 2-3
TEXTILES – mid to dark colours only • AATCC8 LEATHER: Dry: Min 3.5 (x 50 cycles
Colourfast to Rub • ISO 11640 length and width)
LEATHER - mid to dark colours only Wet: Min 3 ( x20 cycles length and
width)
Seam strength – all upper seams • BS 5131 section 5.13 Min: 5N/mm
• Satra TM180
For Lining
Colour fastness for perspiration - All • EN ISO 105 E04 Textiles and synthetics
linings in mid and dark colours Colour change: grade 3-4
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Colour stain: grade 2-3
Leather
Colour change: grade 4min
Colour stain: 3min.
For Sole
Slip resistance (on request) • Satra TM144: 2011 Clay tile, PVC & carpet dry; 0.28min
• EN ISO 13287:2004
Whole shoe
Material composition (fibre analysis) • BS4407 +/- 3%deviation from the fibre content
– On Request • AS2001.7 statement of label
Adhesion test upper to sole (Sole • ISO17708:2003 Toddlers, Foxing or EVA: 2.0N/mm min.
Bond) • Satra TM411 Youths: 2N/mm min.
(excludes stitch and turn and Adults Indoor: 2N/mm min. ( if material
injection mounded construction) is torn, 1.8N/mm min)
Leather: 2.2N/mm min.
Adults Outdoor: ( i.e. Merryl):
2.5N (if torn 2N min.))
• BS 5131 5.1 Inner and outer ball joint sections on
• Satra TM404 both left and right foot.
Seam strength – sole to upper* • BS 5131 section 5.13 For moulded outer soles side stitched or
(various materials e.g./textile to • Satra TM180 bottom stitched: Min 6N/mm
rubbers)
Attachment strength • Eyelet, strap or buckle: 200N min
BS 5131 Section 5.11
(if applicable) Elastic: 100N min
Decorative: Children’s: 70N min.
Adults: 50N min.
Attachment Safety(For footwear • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges
size 5 and under only) :2002 or sharp points
Washability Testing – if promoting product as washable
Whole Shoe - Washability ISO 19954 No obvious signs of damage
washability in domestic washing No more than half-size shrinkage
machine, as per washing instructions No significant loss of colour
detailed on product
Distribution
4.12 RAIN BOOTS CATEGORY– Men, Women & Children

• Also known as Gum boots, rubber boots, Wellington boots
• This category includes styles (but is not limited to): clog style, shoe style, ankle or calf length boots
for men, women and children
• They can be slip on or lace up with decorative prints, both yardage and placements; straps with or
without buckles
• There can be constructed of: PVC/PU or rubber using either a fully moulded design with textile
material inner backing
• Other types of construction include vulcanised, cement or injection construction
• Main features for this type of product are to be waterproof and non slip
• Can feature laminated printed motifs on upper

• Clean mould to ensure no uneven finish with unsightly or variations in surface finish and thickness
• Sole base to be a minimum of 4mm at forepart and mid sole (excluding tread) and with tread of
min 5.5mm
• If forepart sole thickness is between 3mm and 4mm, a minimum of 3mm EVA foam inner sock
must be inserted with a textile fabric cover
• If the forepart sole thickness in below 3mm, the product will not be accepted. If this is the case of
mould used, please contact Quality Specialist and Buyer to decide further on course of action
• Sole treads must include a non-slip tread design
• Heel thickness must be graded appropriately to provide correct pitch and must be solid in mould
designs. Cavities in moulds for this type of footwear will not be accepted
• Linings must be checked to ensure good fit and smooth lining attachment
RAIN BOOT TEST REQUIREMENTS.
For Lining
Colour fastness for perspiration - • EN ISO 105 E04 textiles
All linings in mid and dark colours Colour change: grade 3-4
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Colour stain: grade 2-3
For Sole
Sole Bond – on Foxing • ISO 17708:2003 For foxing and foam material:
(Applies if using cement Children’s
construction or vulcanised). Up to size youth 2: 1.5N/mm min.
All other sizes: 2.0N/mm min.
Sole Bond; 2.5N/mm min.
Sole Flex • TM133: 1993 (mandrel: Very high risk to cracking: 0-5000
ø 90mm) High risk to cracking :5000-15,000
• ISO17707 Medium risk to cracking: 15,000-30,000
Whole shoe
Attachment strength ( if • BS 5131 Section 5.11 Eyelet, strap or buckle: 250N min
applicable) Elastic: 150N min
Decorative: 70N min
Attachment Safety(For footwear • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
size 5 and under only) :2002 sharp points
Distribution
4.13 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR CATEGORY– Men & Women

Men’s and women’s protective footwear which may incorporate:
• Lace up, slip on or hook and loop style closings in both shoe and boot styles footwear for
working/industrial work wear.
• Leather, suede and/ or coated / laminated leather uppers.
• Comfort features such as: padded back collars; tongues.
• Lightweight; PU /PVC or TPR single or dual density injection moulded soles or cement
moulded sole units.
• Non slip and extra shock absorption features in units sole where possible.
• Cement or injection mounded constructions.
• Extra comfort adding features in the inner socks and wear possible breathable leather
linings.

• Leather upper claims must meet the minimum WOW requirement of full grain leather or
first grade leather split with coating finish. All lower levels of split/ coated leather or
laminated leathers must be labelled as synthetic or coated leather. The breathable quality
claims of a ‘leather ‘upper must be maintained to carry that quality statement.
• Tensile strength of leather must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 2210.03:2009.
Where leather uppers are specified the following test is required:

Water vapour EN ISO 20344:2004, 6.6 The water vapour permeability shall not
permeability and and 6.8 be less than 2.0 mg/ (cm2.h) and the
coefficient water vapour coefficient shall be not
less than 20 mg/cm2.
• Removable footbed must a Minimum 4.00mm forepart and min 6.00mm heel strike open
cell PU or EVA foam with anti bacterial fabric top cover
• All protective footwear must be made to the WIDE fitting size standard
• Min 5 x5mm for women and 10 x10mm open cell foam padding in any back padded collars
• All lace hardware must have washer attachment
• Back heel counters and toe puffs must be: - toe puffs min 1.2mm and thermoplastic for non
safety toe boots, and all safety and non safety counters a min 1.5mm and thermoplastic
• Elastic must be water resistant and double edged – tests will be required for all boot elastics
• All Safety Boots must be accredited with the minimum AS/NZS 2210.3 standard and be
labelled for the certification Mark for AS/NZS 2210.3:2009 standard
• All Safety boot must have a “Genuine Leather” swing tag attached if made from leather
• Non slip and extra shock absorption features in units sole where possible
• Cement or injection mounded constructions
• Removable footbed moulded with arch support and heel cup minimum PU moulded footbed
(for example 'Ortholite' product) material
Distribution
Testing Requirements
• Woolworths expects all protective safety footwear to be accredited with the Australia
Standard product certification
• The Standard required for Australian and New Zealand markets is AS/NZS 2210.3 2009. A
detailed list of all the standards can be found listed in chapter Packaging and Labelling
Requirements
• If a Vendor wishes to submit a safety product to WOW without the AS/NZS certification,
then they will need to complete a group of tests which WOW will advise of at that time.
These tests will ensure that the quality features that are required of an AS/NZS standard
product are still met in a non certified product. Even if the product passes all tests, it is seen
at the buyers’ discretion as to whether the product will ordered
• It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure all products labelled as certified to meet the
AS/NZS 2210.3, do meet those requirements and remain updated with any changes or
additions to these requirements and standards
• As the products with Certification have already passed though the testing and are audited
on annually, WOW do not require any further testing to be completed
• Minimum EEE width Fitting
Woolworths further does require this QA process to be followed:
• Any new product submitted to Woolworths for sale must be submitted with a copy of the
current accreditation certificate and the test results from the AS/NZS accreditation
• Any other product existing within the Woolworths range will require annual audit and new
certification certificate supplied
• Any products which have been certified must be labelled with the correct Certification
Mark. This should be both with a sewn in label on the product itself and on the outer shoe
box. Please contact your relevant accreditation body to ensure correct Mark and Standard is
listed as related to the product classification. This may be either from ISO Global Benchmark
or any other approved accreditation certifier
• For more information about mandatory consumer product safety and information Standards
please visit the ACCC website: http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/142
Distribution
4.14 BABY FOOTWEAR CATEGORY – Boys & Girls

• All baby shoes and booties for boys and girls will soft and heard soles
Its includes all categories of footwear such as: sandals, vulcanized or injected canvas;
thongs, ballets, dress booties, Slippers etc
• This category includes all footwear from size zero (0) to and including 6 in any hard soled
baby shoes and all sizes within a range of soft soled shoes
Minimum Quality Requirements are:

• Must be tested for small parts
• Must meet the requirements outlined in this document for heavy metals and Formaldehyde
limits and provide testing reports on request.
• All soft sole style must include some method of non slip protective treatment on sole
bottoms. For example: rubberized printed surface, inlay rubberized pads etc
• Any constructed styles with soles must include non slip sole bottom treatments. Smooth sole
finishes are not acceptable.
BABY FOOTWEAR TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Upper
Colour fastness to rubbing all • BS EN ISO105 x 12 TEXTILES :
textiles or leather uppers in mid • AATCC8 Dry: Min 3-4 Wet: Min 2-3
to dark colours only (excludes • ISO 11640 LEATHER
PVC/PU types materials) Number of cycles for dry – 50cycles
Dry: Min 3-4 (length and width)
Number of cycles for wet -20 cycles
Wet: Min 3 (length and width)
For Lining
All linings in mid and dark colours Colour change: grade 4min
(excludes PU /PVC linings) Colour stain: 3min.
Other Materials - textiles
For Sole
Sole Bond • ISO 17708:2003 Foxing: 1.5N/mm min.
(Applies if using cement Sole Bond; 2N/mm min.
construction or vulcanised).
Whole shoe
Seam Strength • BS 5131.5.13 (1980) Min: 5N/mm
stitch & turn construction – all • Satra TM180
seams
Non yellowing to light • ASTM D 1148 Min non yellowing: grade 4
All parts of shoe in white/ light
colours( upper and soles)
Includes all synthetic and leather
materials
Non yellowing to light for textiles • AATCC 16: 1996 Textiles: Min non yellowing Grade 4
uppers - white
Attachment strength • BS 5131 Section 5.11 Straps: Heel :100N Arch 80N
(if applicable) Straps etc 1981 Tongue: min 150N
Distribution
Eyelet, strap or buckle: functional: 100N min

Elastic: 150N min
Decorative: 70N min
Attachment Safety • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
:2002 sharp points
*Chemical testing -Heavy metals • EN ISO 8124:3 Please refer to section on chemical testing
and formaldehyde. (Please refer to • EN71.3 Section 3.1
section on Chemical testing) • EN ISO 14184-2-1999
ON REQUEST ONLY
Small Parts Attachment Please refer to section 3.1 for standard and
method
• Please note – all baby shoes sizes 0-6 must be tested for small parts. Chemical testing is however ON
REQUEST ONLY by QA quality specialist. To assess which product falls into the 3years and under age
requirement – note that this applies to all shoes made in sizes up to and including children’s size 8. Therefore if
any of these sizes fall within the size range of the product offered, the requirement applies.
• Third party provided should ensure this information is provided when samples are submitted for testing.
4.15 GARDEN SHOES (MOULDED)

• All men’s, women’s and children’s molded PU or EVA clogs, thongs, and scuffs etc which are
fully molded
• It included any styles which may also included adjustable back straps
Minimum Quality Requirements are:

• Must be tested for small parts in children’s sizes up to and including size 8
• Must be tested for attachment strength both functional and decorative
GARDEN SHOES TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Whole Shoe
Outer Sole Abrasion • ISO 4649:2006 Method A Maximum volume loss:
resistance • Satra TM174 – abrasion Microcellular rubber and EVA
resistance rotating drum For thongs within a retail price point of
method $1.00- $4.98: ≤ 1000mm3
• ISO20871 $$4.99 and over ≤ 650mm3
All Resin Rubber & hard TPR:
≤ 450mm3
All Vulcanised Rubber & PVC Solid: ≤
350mm3
Polyurethane & Soft TPR:
≤ 400mm3
Toe Post Strength • Satra TM118 EVA Thongs: 100N min.
Others: 150N min.
Attachment Safety (For • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
footwear size 5 and under sharp points
only)
Attachment strength of • BS5131 section 5.11 Minimum requirement
straps • Satra TM181 Infants min 90N
Youths min 130N
Adults min 180N
Distribution
4.16 WINTER (après style) BOOTS

• All men’s, women’s and children’s boots or shoes designed for outer winter wear.
• Maybe constructed with side stitched moulded soles, fully moulded sole and vamp with stitched
nylon/synthetic fabric leg panels
• Use assorted closing methods such as ; D rings, eyelets, toggles, loops, hocks etc
• May or may not have added insulation features, however the standard detailed in this manual
does not include testing for added features and benefits.
• Note that any additions claims must be substantiated by testing.
WINTER BOOTS TEST REQUIREMENTS

For Upper
Seam Strength ( textile to • BS 5131 section 5.13 Min: 4N/mm
textile only) (do not cut the test piece
from the product to test the
seam)
For Lining
Colourfast to rub – dark • BS EN ISO 105 X12 TEXTILE: Dry 3-4 Wet 2-3
colours only
Colourfast to Perspiration • BS EN ISO 105 E04 TEXTILE: Change 3-4 Stain 2-3
- Dark colours only
For Whole Shoes
(if applicable) Elastic: 150N min
Decorative: Children’s: 70N min.
Adults: 50N min.
Attachment Safety (For • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 :2002 No potentially hazardous sharp edges or
footwear size 5 and sharp points
under only)
Slip Resistance • EN ISO13287:2004 Clay tile and wet: 0.28
• Satra TM144:2011
Zip attachments • BS 5131 section 5.13 Min:15kg
No damage noted after 20,000 cycles at -
Whole shoe flex • Satra PM92
10 degrees Celsius temp. ( all genders)
Distribution
5. APPENDICES
5.1 Online Attachment Report
ATTACHMENT REPORT
FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION:
DATE TESTED: SSS NUMBER:
SUPPLIER: STYLE:
BATCH NO: KEYCODE:
COLOUR IN ORDER: ITEM TESTED:(Button or bow)
UNITS IN PRODUCTION BATCH: NUMBER OF UNITS TESTED:
A SEPARATE REPORT TO BE COMPLETED FOR

STUDS/EYELETS/BROWS ETC
FOR METHOD OF TESTING REFER TO WOOLWORTHS FOOTWEAR QUALITY MANUAL
PLEASE NOTE ALL CHILDREN’S FOOTWEAR (UP TO AND INCLUDING SIZE 0TO 8) WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL AN ATTACHMENT
REPORT IS SUBMITTED FROM PRODUCTION
USING THE TABLE BELOW, DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF ATTACHMENTS TO BE TESTED
IF ATTACHMENTS ARE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE PRODUCT, THEN THE ACTUAL POINT OF DETACHMENT MUST BE
STATED ON REPORTS
Products in No. of products to No. of products to be mechanically tested

production batch sample Where possible, each colour and size are to be represented
Up to 150 8 1
151 to 280 13 2
281 to 500 20 3
501 to 1,200 32 4
1,201 to 3,200 50 6
3,201 to 10,000 80 10
Based on AS1199.1-2003, Table 1, General Inspection level 1
USE CHART BELOW TO RECORD INSPECTION RESULTS FROM PRODUCTION FOR PULL FORCE
PRODUCT SIZE: PRODUCT SIZE: PRODUCT SIZE: PRODUCT SIZE: PRODUCT SIZE:
7kgf min.(70N) 7kgf min.(70N) 7kgf min.(70N) 7kgf min.(70N) 7kgf min.(70N)
OVERALL APPROVAL : PASS / FAIL (if failed this report must be retested)
LAB TECHNICIAN NAME + SIGNATURE
SUPPLIERS CONTACT NAME + SIGNATURE
Distribution
6 CONVERSION TABLES
Length:
To convert To Multiply by
Inches Centimetres 2.54
Centimetres Inches 0.3937
Feet Centimetres 30.48
Centimetres Feet 0.0328
Yards Metres 0.9144
Metres Yards 1.0936
Area:
Inch² Centimetre² 6.452
Centimetre² Inch² 0.155
Feet² Centimetre² 0.8361
Centimetre² Feet² 1.196
Weight;
Grains Grams 0.065
Grams Grains 15.38
Ounces Grams 28.35
Grams Ounces 0.0352
Pounds Kilograms 0.4536
Kilograms Pounds 2.2045
Cwt Kilograms 50.8
Kilograms Cwt 0.0197
Ounces/Yards² Grams/Metre² 33.9055
Grams/Metre² Ounces/Yards² 0.0295
Pounds/Dozen Grams/Piece 37.8
Grams/piece Pounds/Dozen 0.0265
Force:
Kilograms Newtons 9.81
Newtons Kilograms 0.1019
Lbs Force Newtons 4.45
Newtons Lbs Force 02247
Temperature
Celsius (Cº) Fahrenheit (Fº) ºC x 1.8 + 32º
Fahrenheit (Fº) Celsius (Cº) ºF- 32º divided by 1.8
Pressure:
Kilograms per m² Kilopascals 98
Distribution
6. Glossary of Terms - Definitions of upper material and various leathers
• Leather and leather split = this term covers full grain, corrected grain
And leather split.
• Full grain leather = hide or skin tanned to be imputrescible, with its original
Fibrous structure more or less intact and still possessing the grain layer.
• Corrected grain leather = hide or skin tanned to be imputrescible, with its original
Fibrous structure more or less intact, but which has been subjected to mechanical buffing to
modify its grain structure which is either coated or embossed.
• Leather split in half = flesh side of a skin or hide tanned to be imputrescible, with its
original structure more or less intact to eliminate completely the grain layer.
• Coated /Bonded leather = This term covers full grain, corrected grain and leather split, which
has a surface coated or finish greater than 0.15mm thickness but less
than a third of the total substance. This surface is either sprayed or rolled on.
• Reconstituted Leather = is a mixture of shredded fibres (including leather) held together with
adhesive under pressure.
If a tanned hide or skin is disintegrated mechanically and /or chemically into fibrous particles, small
piece or powders and then, with or without the combination of a binding agent, is made into sheets or
other forms, such sheets or forms are not leather.
Distribution

Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

You might also like

Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Woolworths Quality Assurance

Footwear Quality Standard and Testing Requirements.

1. PROCESS FLOW CHART

3. QUALITY STANDARD AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

4. REQUIREMENTS by FOOTWEAR CATEGORY

7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS -Definitions of upper material and various leathers

Issue Date: February 2013 Version no: 04 Revision due: Feb

Number of Prototype, Pre Production and Production samples is required:

Sizes required for Advertising and Fitting samples

Third Party Provider - Testing Sample Requirements

Category Testing Samples Any other additional Requirements (Please List)

2.1 SUBMISSION OF TEST REPORTS

Grouped Test Reports

3. QUALITY STANDARD AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The categories are:

3.1 PROHIBITED CHEMICALS & TESTING.

AS/NZS ISO 8124:3 Migration of certain elements (Heavy metals)

• Phthalates (type DEHP)

EN ISO 14184-2-1999 C Allowable levels – European Union benchmark

• Dimethly Fumarate and Cobalt Dicloride.

Test method applicable is: Solvent Extraction GC-MS Analysis

3.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFTEY - SMALL PARTS AND SHARPS

This involves two parts:

If the attachment fails then either of the following will occur:

3.2.1 PRE PRODUCTION TEST REQUIREMENTS.

Toggles with barrel locks.

Example of use of toggle that is NOT permitted – method of

Shoe lace ends – baby products.

TEST REQUIREMENTS – SMALL PARTS

• Satra TM149 – for eyelet facings, Drop Test:

Testing Requirements for Safety – ATTACHMENT SAFETY

Test Test Method Requirement

3.2.2 INLINE SMALL PARTS TEST PROCEDURE.

Sampling standard for completed orders (Table 1)

No of pairs in No of shoes to No. of shoes to be No. of shoes to be checked with

Close-Open-Close testing (online or finished production).

Attachment Strength Test Method

Apparatus (equipment needed – for example)

SafGuard Bench Stand Top Clamp Bottom Clamp

3.3 INSOLE QUALITY STANDARD

The insole board should be

MEN’S-casual, dress 2.2 -2.5mm

• Minimum flexibility – as per Satra TM3

• Minimum tensile strength – Satra PM2 – Requirements to Wet conditions

3.4 UPPER MATERIAL SUBSTANCE MINUMUM THICKNESS – UPPER STANDARD

Category Material Gauge

3.5 MINUMUM LASTING MARGINS

Minimum quality requirements:

3.6 SHANK STANDARD.

3.7 ZIP STANDARD

3.8 LIGHTS PRODUCT CATEGORY – all genders and ages

Shipping products which contain a lithium battery

Minimum Quality Requirements

Additional minimum quality requirements that must be complied with include:

Example of the type of component to be used:

4. TESTING AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS BY FOOTWEAR CATEGORY

4.1. THONGS CATEGORY – Men, Women & Children

This category includes: