About us_
Laboratory
At Zahonero, we count on our own laboratories where we test all our products and materials to guarantee that they comply with the required quality and the current regulations.
Static Tests_
Rolling & Walkintech_
Static comfort
CLD - Dynamometric hardness | UNE EN ISO 20344
Measures the compressive strength of the material under pressure from the sole of the foot during walking.Dynamic comfort
Comfort Properties - Walking | SATRA TM159
Measures the material's ability to distribute energy over a concrete surface.Comfort Properties - On the Run | SATRA TM159
Measures the material's ability to distribute energy over a concrete surface.Resilience | SATRA TM142
Measures the ability of a material to return to its original state.Thermal comfort
Water absorption | UNE EN ISO 20344
Validates the amount of sweat it is capable of absorbing.Water desorption | UNE EN ISO 20344
Validates the time it takes to dry.Durability
Compression Set | ASTM D3574 TestD (70℃-50%)
Attests to the material´s resilience in harsh circumstances.Impact Absorption | SATRA TM156
establishes the material's service life while preserving its properties to the maximum extent possible.Breathaprene_
Elasticity
Tearingt | UNE 53-184-90
Attests to the material´s resilience in harsh circumstances.
Traction at break | UNE 53-184-90
establishes the material's service life while preserving its properties to the maximum extent possible.
Elongation at break | UNE 53-184-90
Measures how much a material stretches before it tears
Breathability
Water absorption | UNE EN ISO 20344
Validates the amount of sweat it is able to absorb.
Water desorption | UNE EN ISO 20344
Validates the time it takes to dry.
Permeability | UNE EN ISO 20344
Calculates the ability of the surface to allow air to pass through.
Durability
Abrasion resistance | ASTM D3389-94 MB
That the substance can endure a specific amount of friction before crackingGripping_
Shock Absorption
Shock Absorption | SATRA TM156
Determines the material's ability to dissipate impact while protecting jointsGrip
Dry Grip | SATRA TM35
Measures the material's ability to grip in dry conditionWet Grip | SATRA TM35
Measures the ability of the material to grip in wet conditionsDurability
Tensile strength at break | UNE 53-184-90
Measures the material's resistance to breakageElongation at break | UNE 53-184-90
Measures how much a material stretches before breakingAbrasion resistance | ASTM D3389-94 MB
That the substance can endure a specific amount of friction before crackingYogamat_
Durability
Compression Set | GZ010 – ASTM D 3574-03 TEST D (22h / 70 ° C / 50% comp)
Attests to the material´s resilience in harsh circumstances.Impact Absorption | SATRA TM156
Determines the material's ability to dissipate impact while protecting joints.Breathability
Water Absorption | UNE EN ISO 20344
Validates the amount of sweat it is able to absorb.Stability
Dry Grip | SATRA TM35
Measures the material's anti-slip capability in dry conditions.Wet Grip | SATRA TM35
Measures the ability of the anti-slip material in wet conditions.Cushioning
Resilence | SATRA TM142
Measures a material's ability to return to its original conditionAbout usZAHONERO
We have been producing high-performance, environmentally friendly technical foams for sporting goods, footwear, footcare, and building acoustics for more than 50 years.
About our work, OUR PROCESS
Since we produce specialized foams for a variety of markets, we are able to suggest novel concepts and cutting-edge innovations.
Furthermore, we carry out testing to verify your product and guarantee optimal production efficiency.
Our progress in INNOVATION
At Zahonero, we firmly believe that the keys to forging new routes and advancing toward our long-term objectives are innovation and passion. These are a few of our innovations that came about as a consequence of research done in our own facilities.
