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		<title>Quality Improvement In Ankle Strap Construction &#8211; Case #006</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear Quality Assurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process that demonstrate how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Ankle strap underlay impression on counter lining: it was causing not only an undesired esthetic look, but also forming a potentially uncomfortable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Danger: improper nail policy &#8211; Case #005</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/danger-improper-nail-policy-case-005/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/danger-improper-nail-policy-case-005/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process that demonstrate how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Potential risk of leaving nails on the shoe after lasting operation: the factory did not have a proper nail detection and removal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Low Productivity in Straps Construction &#8211; Case #004</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/low-productivity-in-straps-construction-case-004/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/low-productivity-in-straps-construction-case-004/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear Quality Assurance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process that demonstrate how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Low Productivity: the factory was cutting straps from a roll in the different required lengths and then stitching the edges together, one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sewing Machine Feeder Impressions on Lining &#8211; Case #003</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sewing-machine-feeder-impressions-on-lining-case-003/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sewing-machine-feeder-impressions-on-lining-case-003/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear Quality Assurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process that demonstrate how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Sewing Machine Feeder Impressions on Lining Problem: the sewing machine feeder was leaving a very visible teeth impression on the inner sandal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sandal Strap Outer Layer Peeling Off &#8211; Case #002</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sandal-strap-outer-layer-peeling-off-case-002/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sandal-strap-outer-layer-peeling-off-case-002/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear Quality Assurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stick together]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[straps]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.impactiva.com/blog/?p=94</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process that demonstrate how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Sandal Strap Outer Layer Peeling Off Problem: glued sandal straps were sticking together when passed through heat chambers and when pulled apart [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sandal adjustment holes alignment &#8211; Case #001</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sandal-adjustment-holes-alignment-case-001/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/sandal-adjustment-holes-alignment-case-001/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear Quality Assurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A picture is worth a thousand words”.  Impactiva will be publishing a series of practical solutions to problems encountered in the manufacturing process, demonstrating how we assist our customers’ factories to produce their products Right from the Start TM. Sandal Adjustment Hole Alignment Problem: sandal strap adjustment holes were being produced with uneven spacing and alignment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ultraviolet irradiance: an insight into the principles of UV rays and its impact on micro-organisms</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/ultraviolet-irradiance-an-insight-into-the-principles-of-uv-rays-and-its-impact-on-micro-organisms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/ultraviolet-irradiance-an-insight-into-the-principles-of-uv-rays-and-its-impact-on-micro-organisms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mold Auditing Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light. UV rays are classified into three different bands based on their wavelength: 1) UVA rays the longest wavelength of the three: 320-400 nm. the capability of reaching deep into the body causing DNA to react prolonged exposure can cause skin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mold and its impact on leather</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/mold-and-its-impact-on-leather/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/mold-and-its-impact-on-leather/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Quality Assurance]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.impactiva.com/blog/?p=47</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mold is a type of fungus. Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, it can easily grow on leather and feed causing various undesirable effects: Stains (can be grey, green or black and may be permanent in light color leathers) Spots and marks on the grain that make the leather look inferior causing a downgrading of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/quality-assurance-vs-quality-control/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/quality-assurance-vs-quality-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Quality Assurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chemical Testing Services]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.impactiva.com/blog/?p=27</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Quality assurance and quality control don&#8217;t necessarily rival each other. Better yet, quality assurance is the next step, far beyond quality control, that assures that your processes are functioning at the highest level possible with no errors. This is possible because QA gets involved from square one of your process which leaves organizations and consumers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mold Audit Protocol</title>
		<link>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/mold-audit-protocol/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactiva.com/blog/mold-audit-protocol/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Impactiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Has mold been detrimental to the viability of your products or goods? Are you struggling with solutions to your mold problems? Don&#8217;t worry, we are here for you! We understand the seriousness of mold and how impactful and damaging it can be to your products, goods and profit. We enjoy getting rid of your mold [...]]]></description>
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