Yield & Fibre Diameter

AWTA Raw Wool's key service is the independent sampling, testing and certifying of the Yield and Fibre Diameter of greasy wool before it is sold. Prior to the measurment of Yield and Fibre Diameter, a representative sample must be obtained. A core...

Wool ComfortMeter to turn heads at global showcase in Shanghai

that can guarantee the comfort of wool to the consumer will go on sale to the world at a major global textile and manufacturing showcase in Shanghai this week. The devices are on demonstration at the ITMA Asia event in Shanghai from 16 - 20 June 2014 at...

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2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal - Call for Nominations

The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. (FAWO) is calling for nominations for the 2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal. The Australian Wool Industry Medal (AWIM) recognises men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained...

TOPMARK Benchmarking

TOPMARK is a free benchmarking service for processing mills and topmakers around the world. Independent trials have established there is a strong correlation between the predictive formulae used in this service and the processing performance of wool...

Staple Length & Strength

One of the most important characteristics for determining the value of greasy wool is the average fibre length that will be achieved when the wool has been processed or combed into wool top. This length is known as the Hauteur (fibre length in the Wool...

Electricity Energy Initiatives – WA Laboratory

AWTA’s Raw Wool operations are always looking for ways to reduce testing costs in order to keep testing fees to customers as low as possible. Electricity is a significant cost in wool testing, particularly in Western Australia, which provided the...

Annual Reviews

The Annual Review is a report by the Directors to the Member Guarantors on the performance of the Company over the previous financial year. It includes a full financial statement for the financial year under review. The Annual General Meeting of Member...

Fees

AWTA Raw Wool 2024/25 Testing Fees are valid 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Test types and services, including 2024/25 fees are comprehensively detailed in our AWTA Raw Wool Testing Fees list, which is available for download below. Current fees...

Amended Terms & Conditions

As a result of recent changes in Australian Consumer Law, AWTA Ltd has reviewed and updated its Terms & Conditions for various raw wool testing services. The updated documents for Raw Wool Testing, Fleece Testing and Pesticide Residue Testing can be...

Fleece Measurement

Samples of fleece wool that are taken from individual sheep are submitted by sheep breeders and wool growers for the routine measurement of Fibre Diameter (micron) using a Laserscan instrument. This instrument provides other data in conjunction with...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2021-2022

The Board and Management of AWTA have announced that there will be no increase in general raw wool fees for the 2021/22 wool selling season, commencing 1st July 2021. There has been no increase in general raw wool testing fees for the past three...

Sale Cut-off Calculator

Click on the link below to be taken to a Google Spreadsheet that calculates sale cut-off deadlines Sale Cut-off Calculator. This is an interim tool to help clients select the appropriate service level, it allows for the variable time taken to transport...

Security Update for AWTA Electronic Test Certificates (eCerts)

that are delivered as electronic PDF documents or eCerts are digitally signed to authenticate their validity and protect against alteration. AWTA has recently updated the digital signature on eCerts to conform with industry best-practice. To...

Electronic Data Exchange (EDI)

The electronic distribution of data is an integral part of AWTA’s services. Through our Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facilities, AWTA provide electronic data for virtually every test we undertake. Customers can improve service turnaround and...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2019-2020

The Board and Management of AWTA have announced that there will be no increase in general raw wool fees for the 2019/20 wool selling season, commencing 1st July 2019. AWTA is acutely aware of the tough seasonal and trading conditions experienced by...

AWTA upgrading Melbourne Raw Wool Laboratory software

AWTA will be upgrading the internal laboratory data capture and certification systems in the Melbourne Raw Wool Laboratory effective Monday 4th June 2018. One of AWTA Ltd’s main business objectives is to continuously improve the performance of its...

FAWO Launches Australian Wool Industry Medal

FAWO Announces New Industry Initiative The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. (FAWO) has announced the launch of the Australian Wool Industry Medal to recognise men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the...

Victorian wins Wool Broker of the Year 2014

REX Bennett’s innovation and dedication to improving his clients’ bottom line has bagged him the title of Wool Broker of the Year. The Wangaratta-based Elders representative was shortlisted to present at the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of...

Donations to diabetes charity

of fleeces donated by participants of the Australian Fleece Competition have raised more than $11,000 for Diabetes Australia. In its 16th year, the fleeces donated by participants of the Australian Fleece Competition have raised more than $11,000 for...

Wool donation to warm treasures

THE wool industry came together during August 2015 to make a $14,000 heartfelt donation to Life's Little Treasure Foundation - a national charity dedicated to helping families of sick and premature babies. The contribution was made on behalf of the...

Australian Wool Production Forecast December 2014

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has forecast production in the 2014/15 season at 334 million kilograms greasy, down by 2% from the 2013/14 season total of 341 mkg. The fall in production is now anticipated to be slightly...