the ability of light leathers such as those used in shoe uppers, gloves and garments to withstand repeated flexing without cracking is determine with the help of a flexometer. The test specimen in the shape of rectangular pieces are folded and clamped at each end to maintain them in a folded position in a set of grips, one of which is fixed while the other is able to oscillate. The movement of the oscillating grips causes the fold in the test specimen to run along its fold. This operation is carried out repeatedly and the test specimens inspected periodically to assess the damaged produced.

the ability of light leathers such as those used in shoe uppers, gloves and garments to withstand repeated flexing without cracking is determine with the help of a flexometer. The test specimen in the shape of rectangular pieces are folded and clamped at each end to maintain them in a folded position in a set of grips, one of which is fixed while the other is able to oscillate. The movement of the oscillating grips causes the fold in the test specimen to run along its fold. This operation is carried out repeatedly and the test specimens inspected periodically to assess the damaged produced.