DIGO STAR 6000

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CHARACTERISTIC	RESULT OF TEST and comparison with 1.5 mm high quality cellulose product	Compared to cellulose
FLEXIBILITY	The textile structure of the material gives DIGO STAR 6000 superior flexibility to cellulose product
BREATHABILITY
Absorption and de-absorption of water	The tests performed demonstrate the product's capacity to absorb and release liquids (perspiration) with no change in dimensions.
Capillarity	The micro-porous structure allows redistribution of perspiration absorption from the most affected areas throughout the surface of the insole.
Permeability and absorption of water	The high level of permeability and outstanding capacity for absorbing water vapour complete the overall picture, highlighting the product's exceptional BREATHABILITY.
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY	Excellent results following the wet tests, with absence of swelling, increased dimensions or contraction.
RESISTENCE TO USE (ABRASION)	The tests highlight the excellent durability of the material* and absence of flaking
RESISTENCE TO BENDING	At the end of the repeated bending tests the material shows no sign of permanent creasing
BI-DIRECTIONAL CUTTING	The product allows both vertical and horizontal cutting (see details in table)
GLUE RESISTENCE	The result and the performance of the product are significant.	=
DELAMINATION	Complete absence of delamination (flaking) under traction
ABSORPTION OF STITCHING	Allows complete immersion of stitching offering superior comfort
LIGHTNESS	The use of special raw materials makes the product lighter
RESISTANCE TO TEARING	An optimal mix of fibres and chemical products heighten resistance to tearing
RESISTENCE TO STITCHING	The production technique provides the product with ample resistance to stitching

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

Method: EN 12800 (00) - Determination of stability
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1,75
Swelling after 6 hours 6 hours of immersion in H2O = + 0,3%
Size increase after 6 hours of immersion in H2O - dir. A = + 1,0%
Size increase after 6 hours of immersion in H2O - dir. B = + 0,3%
Contraction after 24 hours at the temperature of 35° = 0%
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
Swelling after 6 hours of immersion in H2O = + 15,0%
Size increase after 6 hours of immersion in H2O - dir. A = + 2,3%
Size increase after 6 hours of immersion in H2O - dir. B = + 1,9%
Contraction after 24 hours at the temperature of 35° = 0%

RESISTANCE TO BENDING

Method: BS 5131 Sec. 2.1 (91) Mod. - Determination of resistance to repeated bending
Length of test: 100.000 cycles of bending
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1,75
At the end of the test the sample did not show any sign of damage
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
At the end of the test the samples showed the formation of slight creases

RESISTANCE TO ABRASION

Method: EN 344-1 (92) 5.16 - Determination of resistance to abrasion
Length of test: 400 cycles up and down with wet felt
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1,75
At the end of the test the samples did not show any damage
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
At the end of the test the samples show slight tearing of the material.

ABSORPTION AND DE-ABSORPTION OF WATER

Method: EN 344-1(92) 5.15 - Determination of the level of absorption and de-absorption of water
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1,75
Water absorption 110%
Water de-absorption 100%
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
Water absorption 55,3%
Water de-absorption 93,2%

GLUE RESISTENCE

Method: EN 1392 (94) - Determination of glue resistance

Couplet with standard chrome-tanned leather
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1.75
Appearance of separation: tearing of material (3.8 N/mm)
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
Appearance of separation: tearing of material (3.9 N/mm)
Couplet with standard leather sole
Result for Digo Star 6000 mm. 1,75
Appearance of separation: tearing of material (4.1 N/mm)
Result for high quality cellulose mm. 1,75
Appearance of separation: tearing of material (3.7 N/mm)