How To Improve The Water Resistance Of Shoes?

For a long time, waterproof footwear is a basic requirement for certain types of shoes, such as hiking shoes and golf shoes, and certain occupations, such as firefighters and farm workers.

But now consumers expect that the daily footwear products also have certain procedures for waterproofing, and this demand has a growing trend.

Due to the limitations of the material range and structure adopted by modern footwear products, this may lead to extremely complex problems, but in most cases, it can provide effective and durable feasible solutions.

The term "waterproof and testing waterproof" (Waterproofness) tends to be used in footwear industry because it implies that water is completely drained out of shoes.

To achieve this goal, it will be very easy to conflict with the consumer protection regulations.

In fact, most of the safer terms used by English speaking countries are water resistance.

SATRA recommends that when ensuring the performance of shoes, regardless of the time limit, a comprehensive testing plan must be adopted as the backing for shoemaking.

It is time limited to make clear recommendations, because water resistance will inevitably disappear when materials and structures are aged.

In addition to footwear production test, at least one pair of shoes in each 10 thousand pairs of shoes should be independently tested and evaluated at the scene to ensure consistent performance.

DuPont Teflon technology handles leather with water splashing function combination material and full shoe test is the most effective way to measure the water resistance of shoes.

Maeser test can be used to evaluate the water penetration resistance of shoe upper materials under dynamic conditions.

Relatively strict, but can accurately copy the flexural strain encountered in wear.

Bally penetration meter is also used on upper leather, but flexing motion is more gentle.

All footwear testing is very important for evaluating the gap of finished products and the overall water resistance of the whole structure.

Water resistance is a common method of water treatment. It is one of the most important features integrated into footwear products. Leather is made from traditional shoe making materials, which can be achieved by applying grease and fat substances to upper surfaces, soles and crevice.

Today, we still use various formulations based on this method, but unfortunately, although water resistance is effective at the initial stage of wearing, it has a short life, because mop, wear and deflection will soon damage the waterproofing layer.

To restore its water resistance, it must be repeated.

Another way to achieve the purpose of waterproofing is to use molded shoes or boots, such as rubber, polyurethane or PVC.

This structure has good performance, but sacrifice comfort is the price, because foot moisture can not be expelled.

The possibility of design is also limited, although the new technology and materials are expanding their possibilities.

For example, multi color and multi density injection molding, especially for industrial and safety shoes, can be integrated into steel Baotou, and the lining is added to the boot to help maintain its shape.

Wellington boots have proved that it is no longer a problem that even molded footwear is playing an important role in ensuring waterproofing.

Functional footwear is ideal when waterproofing is extremely important.

Moisture absorbing liners (including leather) and suitable hoses play an important role in comfort.

For example, using the hot air circulation in boots to dry effectively between work shifts is another way to extend foot comfort.

To achieve water resistance, shoes must meet two main requirements: the use of specially processed materials and the proper design of water resistant structures.

Most types of shoes can be used in this way, including the light quality, no special structure of the casual style.

However, in order to achieve water resistance, comprehensive measures must be taken to effectively remove foot moisture.

An early attempt at traditional footwear to achieve waterproofing is to integrate impermeable PVC boots into the structure.

When the PVC barrier is kept intact, this performance is good, but it can not effectively distribute foot moisture. The advantages of waterproof layer are negated.