Under the textile fiber products identification act, the wool products labeling act, and their accompanying rules, the term wool may be used on a label for fiber made from the fleece of sheep or lamb, and the hair of the angora goat, cashmere goat, camel, alpaca, llama, or vicuna. Naturally, your hero fibre will be wool, but then think of blends with other natural fibres or recycled materials. These classes are an arbitrary subdivision of the potential range of activities involved in wool testing laboratories on the basis of the types of samples being tested, the scientific disciplines involved, and the test methods employed. The trust owns and manages woolwise as a result of this transfer the educational material provided on woolwise extends beyond wool production, processing and marketing to include other aspects of the sheep industry. Iwto is the international body representing the interests of the worlds wool textile trade and industry. Awta ltd testing fees 20152016 buy and sell wool 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in the world. Comprehensive range of tests covering fibres, fabrics, carpets, flammability and wool grease. Sgs wool testing services technical paper 2011 wool testing about us wool testing services has been operating in new zealand as an independent wool quality certification body for over 40 years. Mr ian ashman 3 australian wool testing authority awta ltd wool testing and certification company structure the australian wool testing authority awta was established in 1957 by the commonwealth government in response to. What is the abbreviation for australian wool testing authority. Awta limited awta textile testing australian wool testing authority ltd trading as awta textile testing a. D584 test method for wool content of raw woollaboratory scale. The laserscan certainly added another dimension to the business with the additional measurements produced and the subsequent interpretation of these on flowing to clients as. Heralded as a worlds first, tmc, which supplies natural fibre, textile and apparel services to a global list of retailers and brands, said the n.
There will also be no increase in general raw wool testing fees in 200405. Suffice to say that wool contamination adds cost to processing. According to the requirements of the clients, we can create any kind of designs in size and quantity desired by our customers from around the world. Mr ian ashman 3 australian wool testing authority awta ltd wool testing and certification company structure the australian wool testing authority awta was established in 1957 by the commonwealth government in response to requests from the australian wool industry. As the industrys key wool testing service provider, we pride ourselves in delivering accurate and repeatable results using the latest technology at the highest quality standards. Awta product testing provides testing to a broad range of industries within australasia and international markets including fibres, yarns, textiles, plastics, flammability, automotive, building products, glass, carpetsflooring materials, retail products, health care, insulation, clothing, accelerated weathering and laminates. Box 240, north melbourne, victoria 3051 phone 03 9371 2126 fax 03 9371 2102 test report client. In preparation for sale, the wool broker will arrange for awta to be present at their sampling site, where a. Raw wool testing by awta sampling, testing and certifying the yield, fibre diameter, vegetable matter content, staple length and staple strength of greasy wool before it is sold. Some of the qualities a wool classer examines when classing wool are. Discussion does not tell the reader why contaminants are detrimental. Australian wool testing authority ltd trading as awta.
Certified and traceable nonmulesed merino animals australia. For a woolgrower to receive a fully certified awta test result on their wool they. Ofda2000 is the robust, lightweight, fully portable extension of this technology and can be applied to generalpurpose fiber measurement. Awta raw wool 201819 testing fees are valid 1st july 2018 to 30th june 2019. It was originally a branch of wool testing services international, based in england, which provided similar services to clients. A list of prices for all awta product testing services can be downloaded below for offline reference. Awta ltd australian wool testing authority is the largest wool testing organisation in the world. These include the standards and regulations under which awta delivers its services and the independent guarantees. Awta wool testing s major services are sampling, testing and certifying the yield, fibre diameter, vegetable matter content, staple length and staple strength of greasy wool before it is sold. D1776 practice for conditioning and testing textiles. Wool contamination is covered in this booklet from the approach of identifying potential sources and types of contamination that occur before, during and after shearing. Connect with australian wool testing authority near you.
Understanding your wool test results leading sheep. Apr 05, 2017 how to tell if yarn is wool or manmade fibers. Awta raw wool provides independent and objective wool certification services. Riverina wool testers specialises in laboratory fleece testing. As a consolidated group, awta comprises of 3 operating divisions in australia awta raw wool, awta product testing and agrifood technology, its wholly owned subsidiary nzwta and its joint venture, jinao testing company. Classes of test appropriate to wool testing laboratories are listed in appendix 1. Wool classing is the production of uniform, predictable, lowrisk lines of wool, carried out by examining the characteristics of the wool in its raw state and classing grading it accordingly. Testing the woolclip covers in detail all aspects of wool testing and its relevance to the industry.
Iwto membership covers wool growers, traders, primary processors, spinners, weavers, garment makers and retailers of wool and allied fibres in its member countries, as well as all kind of organizations related to wool products and the wool business in general. Australian wool testing authority ltd awta awta is the entity that provides wool testing services. Riverina wool testers offer wool, aplaca and mohair testing in lab. The sample size need for ofda2000 testing is a lock of wool about the diameter of your index finger. Standard test method for diameter of wool and other animal. Awta wool testing provides independent and objective wool certification services. Sgs wool testing services, wellington, new zealand summary the agritest staple breaker model 2 is a semiautomated instrument for the measurement of staple length, staple strength, and position of break. Australian wool testing authority how is australian wool. Wool products labeling act 1939 identification of wool and other fibers, applies to any textile product containing wool, expect carpets label describes the fiber content in terms of. Test types and services, including 201819 fees are comprehensively detailed in our awta raw wool testing fees list, which is available for download below. The objective measurement of wool fibre quality sciencedirect. In addition, awta raw wool offers noncertified testing of raw wool, scoured and carbonised wool and speciality fibres such as mohair, alpaca and cashmere. Wool testing laboratory, murray bridge south australia. Highly absorbent, retaining as much as 16 to 18 percent of its weight in moisture, wool becomes warmer to the wearer as it absorbs moisture from the air, thus adjusting its moisture content and, consequently, its weight, in response to atmospheric conditions.
Australian wool testing authority ltd has huge experienced designers who are expert in customizing the apparel and garments, yarn. As a consolidated group, comprises of 3 operating divisions in australia awta raw wool, awta product testing and agrifood technology, its wholly owned subsidiary nzwta ltd and its joint venture, jinao testing company. Iwto is the international body representing the interests of the worlds wooltextile trade and industry. Riverina wool testers riverina specialises in laboratory. Box 240, north melbourne, victoria 3051 phone 03 9371 2400 fax 03 9371 2499 test report client.
A copy of the awta ltd terms and conditions is on page 11 of this fees list and can also be viewed or downloaded from au. Wool offered for sale is nearly always offered for sale with objective measurement results. Wtb, originally specializing in the testing of wool products as part of the testing scope for wool testing services. Announcing these decisions, managing director, michael jackson said, this is good news for the australian wool industry. D1060 practice for core sampling of raw wool in packages for determination of percentage of clean wool fiber present. The australian wool market an introduction for prospective. Key services are sampling, testing and certifying the yield, fibre diameter, vegetable matter content, staple length and staple strength of greasy wool before it is sold. Awta is acutely aware of the tough seasonal and trading conditions experienced by woolgrowers across many parts of australia.
In addition, awta raw wool offers noncertified testing of raw wool, scoured and carbonised wool and. Australian wool testing authority melbourne, victoria. Classings wool testing service has been in operation since 1972 and has been using csiros laserscan extensively since 1996 under the management of rose walker and staff. In preparation for sale, the wool broker will arrange for awta to be present at their sampling site, where a representative core and.
May 28, 20 raw wool testing by awta sampling, testing and certifying the yield, fibre diameter, vegetable matter content, staple length and staple strength of greasy wool before it is sold. General wool testing fees have increased by 2% for the 201819 wool selling season, effective from 1st july 2018. Iwto certificates can only issued by iwtolicensed test laboratories on samples taken directly by staff or agents of that licensed laboratory who can then guarantee the accuracy and impartiality of test results. Laboratories international wool textile organisation. Australian wool testing authority ltd trading as awta product testing a. Washed wool lines up well greasy wool older samples reduced r2 same us chart values used no correction for grease applied results y 1. The textile and wool labeling acts fiber content disclosure wool fiber names. To start this process, producers send in wool samples in our sample bags, which are then tested within our laboratory. Australian wool testing authority ltd, victoria, victoria, australia. Click here to download a copy of the awta raw wool testing fees 20192020 or contact your nearest awta office to request a printed copy. Di a m i c r o n oonsa direct values micron washed wool y 1. Awta wool testings major services are sampling, testing and certifying the yield, fibre diameter, vegetable matter content, staple length and staple strength of greasy wool before it is sold. Wool should make up at least 70% of the outfits share, comprised of up to 4 pieces. Awta raw wools major services are sampling, testing and certifying the yield.
These machines underwent considerable automation enhancement during the 1980s in line with improvements of electronic control systems that were evolving during this decade. Fees and terms and conditions new zealand wool testing. The textile and wool labeling acts fiber content disclosure. The international wool textile organisation or iwto also known as the federation laniere internationale was established in 1928 and plays a central role in fostering the development of internationally accepted test specifications for raw wool, wool sliver, yarns and fabrics. The australian wool testing authority awta was established in 1957 by the. The new zealand wool testing authority developed single bowl machines in the late 1960s and these were rapidly adopted by awta and the wool testing bureau south africa. Awta abbreviation stands for australian wool testing authority. Sunday, 01 july 2018 general wool testing fees have increased by 2% for the 201819 wool selling season, effective from 1 st july 2018. Australian wool testing authority ltd in victoria victoria. Testing requirements for industry have evolved and the demand for testing a wider range of products has provided unique expansion opportunities. Awta product testing provides testing to a broad range of industries within australasia and international markets including fibres, yarns, textiles, plastics, flammability, automotive, building products, glass, carpetsflooring materials, retail products, health care, insulation. Wool fibre has good to excellent affinity for dyestuffs.
Oct 01, 20 australian wool testing authority, melbourne, victoria, australia. Awta ltd fees for iwto test certificates are structured to reflect the specific. It uses the measurement principles outlined in the standard test methods as 2810 and iwto30. Australian wool testing authority how is australian wool testing authority abbreviated. Awta ltd is the largest wool testing organisation in the world.
Your designs should reference flora and fauna which resonates with your design style and personal taste, honouring nature and all her wonders. Australian wool testing authority, melbourne, victoria, australia. Click here to download a copy of the awta raw wool testing fees 20182019. Once this process has been complete, we then post out a report on the results, specifically with detail on the criteral producers select on the their testing. Awta has, with the cooperation of others, developed a manual for. The australian wool education trust was established in 1998 by the australian wool testing authority ltd.
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