What is ISO 20940 about?
ISO 20940 is a series on leathers. Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. ISO 20940 specifies requirements, methods of testing, and methods of sampling for crust full chrome upper leather to be used in all types of footwear.
Who is ISO 20940 for?
ISO 20940 on leather is useful for:
- Leather manufacturer
- Leather testing institution
- Clothing sector
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 20940?
The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators. Leather is widely used in the footwear industry. Although different tanning agents can be used to make leather, chromium III is still the most important agent in the tanning of leather for footwear. ISO 20940 specifies requirements for several types of crust full chrome upper leather which are used in the footwear industry for making upper leather.
So, getting to know the methods and specifications of leather which can be helpful for the manufacturer to improve the upper leather quality to make the best quality, best appearance look of the final product. The improved quality final good can satisfy the customer’s needs and can make to increase the demand of the final good and can increase the production level of the company by this it will improve the profitability and can earn good goodwill in the market. Using ISO 20940 you can specify requirements, methods of testing, and methods of sampling for crust full chrome upper leather.
