HAIX^® Quality

Our shoes are all subjected to in-depth testing at our in-house laboratory and not only comply with, but exceed all statutory standards and certificates.
We use a wide range of testing methods to uphold this claim:

Watertightness:

• In the centrifuge (250 rpm)
• In the bath (8 hours, static test)
• In the walking simulator, dynamic test in water

Abrasion test (Martindale):

• For various surface materials, linings, insoles (wet and dry)

Tensile test:

• Tear force
• Tear propagation force
• Separating forces of various materials
• Material connections

Impact test (drop test):

• For protective toe caps

Flame exposure:

• All materials

Booty-Tester:

• Leak tightness analysis of lined shafts (booties)

Antistatic properties:

• Electrical contract resistance

Vapour permeability:

• Vapour permeability of materials

Long-term flexural behaviour:

• For soles, joints, insoles

Pressure test:

• For protective toe caps

Grip:

• Determination of all slip resistance coefficients
• Of shoes with outsoles

SUN-REFLECT test:

• Light reflection of upper leather using a spectrometer