Stand out in the footwear industry with the Intertek High-Performance Mark. Strengthen your functional claims and gain consumer trust with verification from the world- leading quality assurance organization.
Shoes with functional properties are designed to elevate comfort and performance across diverse activities - from athletic and casual wear to safety and stylish shoes. The global market for performance footwear is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 4% from 2025 to 2034, reflecting increasing consumer demand for footwear that combine functionality with comfort. From athletic and outdoor footwear to everyday shoes, high-performance materials offer advanced features like cushioning, breathability, moisture-wicking, slip resistance, and odor control to enhance wearer experience and durability.
Strengthen Your Functional Claims with the HP Mark
At Intertek, our High-Performance Mark (HP Mark) program is designed to help you demonstrate the quality and performance of your products. We rigorously test and verify the functional properties of your footwear, ensuring they meet the industry-recognised standards set forth by Intertek. By earning the HP Mark, you can confidently signal to consumers that the performance claims of your products are verified.
The HP Mark can be displayed on product tags, brochures, packaging, websites, and in both online and offline stores across multiple channels. This Mark of Trust enhances your brand's credibility and reassures customers that your products live up to their promises.
HP Mark for Footwear
Whether for sports, outdoor adventures, or everyday use, our HP Mark program covers a full range of functional features for footwear products.
Anti-Bacterial material can inhibit the growth of bacteria for odor control and other microbiological properties.
Breathable material lets moisture readily escape, allowing the feet to breathe and the wearer to enjoy an increased level of comfort.
Cushioning material can absorb impact forces in the sole of the shoe during wear, allowing for greater comfort and helping to alleviate fatique.
Durable footwear demonstrates extended lifetime durability in terms of physical performance after being exposed to aging conditions and repeated uses.
Moisture Wicking material promotes moisture di usion, enabling it to dry more quickly when wetted to provide comfort to the wearer.
Odor-Repellent material can e ectively inhibit the production of unpleasant bodily odor.
Oil-Repellent material can repel oil and grease which allows the surface to remain clean and stain-free.
Shock-Absorbing material absorbs impact on foot in the sole and allow the comfort to be maintained when exercising.
Slip-Resistant material prevents wearer from slipping on the sole of shoe on both dry and wet surfaces, thereby protecting personal safety.
Thermal Insulation. The inner shoe temperature is kept within a comfortable range, so that the wearer does not experience discomfort in cold environments.
Washable. After repeated washing, the footwear can still maintain its original color, size and other appearance characteristics.
Waterproof. Water will not penetrate the footwear, allowing the wearer to enjoy dry and comfortable feet.
Get Started with the HP Mark
If you are interested in elevating your products with the Intertek HP Mark, reach out to us at high-performance@intertek.com. Our team will guide you through the process and help you showcase the superior performance of your products.
Disclaimer:
The Intertek High-Performance Mark Program is a verification program covering the marketing of high-performance features of consumer products. Application of the High-Performance Mark (HP Mark) on a product indicates that the samples tested by Intertek met the requirements established for specific high-performance functionalities as listed in the Program’s requirement table (https://www.intertek.com/products-retail/hp-mark/). The verification of high-performance claims is based on the test results at the time of initial testing based on a selected sample. Applicants must ensure that a representative sample is provided to Intertek for testing. Also, if there is any change in design, material, processing, or sourcing of the product that may impact the property for which the HP Mark was issued, the applicant shall inform Intertek and submit a new application for the HP Mark.
Intertek’s responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the Program’s agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client, in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this information. Intertek is not responsible for the production quality control and does not relieve the Client of their obligations in this respect. Information provided in our HP Mark, Certificate and Testing Reports are proprietary to Intertek, and Intertek reserves the right to make any changes to the information at any time without notice or to withdraw the HP Mark and related information given for products in case the HP Mark becomes invalid.
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