Penelitian pemanfaatan lateks alam iradiasi pada pembuatan sepatu kanvas

The aim of the research is to applicate irradiation natural latex as cement material for sole and foxing of convas shoes. The process of shoe manufacturing is carried out using steam vulcanization system. Shoe production is tested their cemented strenght consisting of cemented strength testing of sole to canvas, and foxing testing to canvas. The result of cemented strength of canvas shoes Li compared with sulphuric vulcanization latex LA based on SNI -12-0172-1987, Canvas shoes for general purposes, proved that cemented strength of sole to canvas shoes Li = 10.660 N/6 mm is lower compared with canvas shoes LA. Cemented strenght of foxing to canvas shoes Li = 11.892 N/6 mm is higher compared with canvas LA. Cemented strength result to all testings of canvas shoes Li fulfills specification of SNI-12-0172-1987, Canvas shoes for general purposes, in addition irradiation natural latex can be used as cemented material in shoes manufacturing.