ISO 9407:2019—Footwear Sizing
There are at least thirty-eight factors, many subjective, that determine the fit of a shoe—such as midsole cushioning, heel elevation, weight, lacing, perceptual factors, shoe…
ANSI Z41 Protective Footwear
The intricacies of your foot—all 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments—help support your entire body and serve an essential…
ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear
Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…
ANSI/IICRC S100-2021: Cleaning Textile Floor Coverings
Textiles are all around us. Besides wearing them, we also use them in our homes—often as rugs and carpets. While textiles are stylish and comfortable…
ANSI/IES RP-2-20: Lighting Retail Space
Proper retail lighting can help customers navigate a store, guiding them to different sections and drawing attention to areas of interest. In fact, a study showed…
ISO 12312-2:2015—Solar Eclipse Glasses
A solar eclipse is a spectacular, awe-inspiring astronomical event that drastically changes the appearance of the two biggest objects we see in our sky: our…
ISO 18168:2015—Textile Floor Coverings
The earliest known example of a rug was discovered in an archeological dig in 1948 in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It was discovered in…
ASTM D4035-22: Knitted Necktie And Scarf Fabrics
In ancient Egypt, many Pharaohs wore broad ties adorned with precious stones wrapped around their necks. This broad collar functioned as an indispensable ornament for the gods,…
ISO 22764:2020—Jewelry And Precious Metals
During the formation of Earth, molten iron sank to its center to make the core, which took with it the vast majority of the planet’s…