Stage 2
On the line
Production Humidity Testing
Measure material moisture and set chip placement — so wet stock does not enter the sealed box
Short answer
Stage 2 uses a humidity meter and the Bester Anti-mould after-sales form. We record moisture on vamp, midsole, lining, outer carton, inner box, baffle paper, toe-cap paper, shoelace, and wrap/copy paper, then grade Normal / Controllable / High / Risk. Mold needs spores, humidity, and temperature. Vapor-phase packs only keep working when material moisture is under control.
Mold risk assessment: nine parts
Same fields as the after-sales form. Each part gets a moisture %:
Vamp
Midsole
Lining
Outer carton
Inner box
Baffle paper
Toe-cap paper
Shoelace
Wrap / copy paper
Standard humidity advice grades
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Normal | Humidity-driven mold is largely ruled out |
| Controllable | Mold is possible — use anti-mold products as specified |
| High | Reduce humidity first |
| Risk | Mold index increases |
Limitations
- • Sampling is not 100% inspection
- • Material can re-wet after the test if it sits in a damp warehouse
- • Placement rules need factory follow-through on later lots
Products used at this stage
Next: pre-shipment warehouse inspection
After moisture is in range, do a final warehouse check before loading and set the container drying plan.
Pre-shipment inspection →