URS Products and Testing

 Why Leather Testing Matters Leather is used in footwear, garments , upholstery, automotive interiors, bags, belts, and protective equipment—applications where mechanical stress, moisture, light, and skin contact are common. Without proper testing, products can: ● Crack, tear, or delaminate during normal use due to weak tensile/tear strength or poor flex resistance. ● Fade or stain when rubbed, exposed to light, sweat, or washing, leading to customer complaints and returns. Testing labs provide objective, standardised data to mitigate these risks and validate specifications. Core Testing Domains in Leather Labs 1) Physical and Mechanical Strength (ISO 3376, 3377, 3379, 17235) Physical tests quantify how leather behaves under tension, tearing, bursting, and softness—key for footwear uppers, upholstery, and apparel. Common tests include: ● Tensile strength and elongation: ISO 3376 (IUP 6) measures maximum load and % elongation before break; critical for garment and upholstery leath...