Research papers

AWTA has achieved a world wide reputation for its research work and now has one of the largest teams of scientists working on raw wool metrology. Our scientists regularly report on their work to the technical forums of the International Wool Textile...

FAQs

AWTA Raw Wool are frequently approached by brokers, wool growers and others who have specific questions about the Company, its services and many other matters which relate to the Wool Industry. A broad selection of questions are available below: AWTA...

Pesticide Terms August 2013

Pesticide Residue Analysis Test Request

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2015-2016

lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will increase by $1.83 from $71.27 to $73.10. Users of AWTA’s Manual Core Sampling service should note that the fees for this service have increased by 10% reflecting the escalating cost of providing this...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2014-2015

lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will increase by $1.50 from $69.77 to $71.27. Users of AWTA’s Manual Core Sampling service should note that the fees for this service have increased by 10% reflecting the escalating cost of providing this...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2013-2014

lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will increase by $1.42 from $68.35 to $69.77. Users of AWTA’s Manual Core Sampling service should note that the fees for this service have increased by 10% reflecting the escalating cost of providing this...

The Relationship between New Zealand Merino Fleece Measurement Produced at NZPAC Ltd & their Corresponding Core Test Results

Testing the Wool Clip - Chinese

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...

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...

Raw Wool Terms August 2013

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...