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With there being 140 processes involved in the manufacturing of Gabor shoes and 250 components used alongside 45 different materials, it is evident that the tightest of control is needed to ensure that these continue to be of the highest quality. Therefore, at each stage and process, Gabor ensure that certain rules and regulations are in place to guarantee, not only quality but the well-being of the product.
Health & Gabor Shoes
Every single component that could be in contact with the skin, from the zips to laces to linings are tested to certify that no harmful substances or potentially dangerous preservatives are used within any of these materials. All of Gabor shoes are free of harmful substances, and no dyes or preservatives that are potentially damaging to human health are used within manufacturing as well as those that could produce harmful substances if exposed to foot perspiration.
Testing of Gabor Shoes
All of Gabor's shoes will be tested for the following to ensure the highest quality:
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Pressure resistance
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Elasticity
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Stitch Strength
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Tearing resistance
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Dye migration / colour fading on linings and uppers
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Rubbing behaviour of the heel cup
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Fade resistance / colour fastness of outer materials.
Evidently, with each shoes purpose and function, the testing will differ to ensure that the shoe is fit entirely for its purpose. The part of the shoe at the ball of the foot is put under particular amounts of stress, particularly the lining material and outer of these parts of the shoe. Thus, it is important that the long-term creasing affect that could occur on the lining and upper materials within this area are fully understood before production. And, the flexibility of the outer and inner soles need to be thoroughly tested to ensure that the shoe is able to flex as well as the natural movement of the foot. The testing doesn't end there, as all parts of the shoes that are put under particular stresses are checked extensively for wear and tear, with zips and decorative parts also being tested.
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