Security Update for AWTA Electronic Test Certificates (eCerts)

AWTA Wool Test Certificates and Reports 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...

National Fleece Competition - Launches for 2019

Entries are now open for the 2019 National Fleece Competition, the biggest benchmarking event of its kind in the country. The competition is in its 19th year, and in the past 18 years, it has raised over $160,000 for national charities. Last year, 251...

Electronic Services

Certificates including Chinese translations Online Certificate Verification Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) AWTA has been at the forefront of the development and adoption of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems within the wool industry through...

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...

Key Test Data Summary for February 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -13.6%, -12.3% and -11.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 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...

Seasonal conditions hold back wool production

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production in 2017/18 will reach 338 mkg greasy. This is a 0.6% decline from the levels in 2016/17 and is largely the result of more difficult seasonal conditions...

Equipment Manufacturing

AWTA Raw Wool manufactures or subcontracts the manufacturing of most of the equipment that is used in its laboratories. Much of this is specialised equipment that cannot be obtained from other sources. AWTA is the largest supplier of wool testing...

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...

Essential Service Provider - Update on COVID-19 (WE ARE OPEN)

that as an essential service provider, we will continue to operate in Victoria. As of 11.59pm on Thursday, 27th May 2021, the Victorian government announced that the entire state of Victoria will enter a 7-Day Lock Down, with the revelation that it now...

APEO Analysis

The analysis identifies and quantifies the residual level APEO (Alkylphenolethoxylates) compounds in semi-processed wools (scoured, carbonised or wool top). Concerns over the toxicity and ecological impact of these compounds have seen restrictions put...

IWTO Congress 2024 - Adelaide

The IWTO Congress, hosted this year by Wool Industries Australia (WIA) in conjunction with IWTO, is the annual meeting point for the global wool industry. It is a key time for woolgrowers, traders, primary processors, spinners, weavers, garment...

About AWTA Raw Wool

independent and objective wool certification services. AWTA Raw Wool'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. In...

Change to AWTA Signatories for Reports and Certificates

The authorised signatories displayed on both the printed and electronic (PDF) versions of AWTA Raw Wool Test Certificates and Reports will change from 3 June 2023. Documents will display the signatures of both the Managing Director, Michael Jackson and...

Retirement of AWTA China Manager, Robert Wang

Manager, Mr Robert Wang Robert Wang has retired as an AWTA employee, effective 30 June 2023. Robert has been involved in the wool industry for over 30 years, starting with the Australian Wool Corporation (AWC) in the 1990's and joining AWTA as China...

AWTA EDI Network Upgrade

AWTA Ltd is required to upgrade the AWTM EDI network in order to keep systems up-to-date with current software and security standards. Implementation of this update is scheduled for Sunday, 5 March 2023. Wool Industry software providers have been...

Key Test Data Summary for September 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -15.2%, -15.0% and -14.6% respectively. Care should be taken with comparisons from September 2021 as there was one one less...

AWTA Melbourne Laboratory - Closed Thursday 22 September 2022 - QE II Commemorative Public Holiday

AWTA Victorian based operations will be disrupted during Week 12 by the two proclaimed Public Holidays: Thursday, 22 September 2022 - QE II Commemorative National Public Holiday. Friday, 23 September 2022 – AFL Grand Final State Public Holiday. After...

Minor Earthquake - Melbourne Laboratory Operating as Usual

A minor Earthquake struck the Melbourne area this morning at 09:16AM. Whilst the Earthquake did disrupt the AWTA Melbourne Laboratory momentarily and cause the evacuation of the facility for 20 minutes, we have incurred no significant damage. We have...

Yes, we are OPEN - Victoria enters a 7-day lockdown

would like to assure our clients we are an Essential Service Provider and OPEN as usual for wool testing. Victoria enters another 7-day lockdown Due to the COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, suspected to be the highly infectious Delta...

Pesticide Residues

Analysis which identifies and quantifies the residual level of lice and fly treatment chemicals in greasy wool, semi-processed wool and wool grease. The presence of heavy metals such as Arsenic can also be determined. Wool samples are prepared and...

Key Test Data Summary for May 2021

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +71.1%, +72.1% and +71.9% respectively. Note that testing volumes for May 2020 last year were greatly affected by COVID restrictions...

Wool comfort revolution now on sale to global garment makers

Blue-sky research aimed at guaranteeing the comfort of wool to the consumer is now a commercial reality, with the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) today launching the Wool ComfortMeter and Wool HandleMeter. Developed by Australia’s Cooperative...

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...

Australian wool production to lift a little in 2017/18

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool production will lift in 2017/18 to 345 mkg greasy, up by 1.4% compared with 2016/17. The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool...

Australian Wool Production Higher

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production in 2016/17 will reach 339 mkg greasy. This 4.3% increase from 2015/16 is largely the result of excellent seasonal conditions in many areas resulting in...

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Excellent seasonal conditions push Australian wool production higher in 2016/17

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool production will lift by 2.2% to 332 mkg greasy in 2016/17. The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool production will lift by 2.2% to 332...

Australian wool production to ease in 2015/16

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool production for 2015/16 will decline by 4.3% to 332 mkg. This reflects a 3.7% fall in shorn sheep numbers, a result of the continued high turn-off of sheep and lambs in...

Key Test Data Summary for April 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2024 compared with the same period last season are: +13%, +17.5% and +17.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to April...

Key Test Data Summary for March 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -23.9%, -22.9% and -22.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for January 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -2.3%, -3.4% and -2.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for December 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -12.2%, -7.4% and -7.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for November 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +13.9%, +17.6% and +16.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for October 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +16.1%, +15.1% and +14.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for September 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +6.6%, +7.7% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...

Key Test Data Summary for August 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +2.1%, +4.7% and +4.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to August...

Key Test Data Summary for June 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.8%, +5.6% and +5.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to June...

Key Test Data Summary for May 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +19.4%, +21.3% and +21.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to May...

Key Test Data Summary for April 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -3.0%, -3.5% and -3.6% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to April...

Key Test Data Summary for March 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +5.1%, +4.2% and +3.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to March...

Key Test Data Summary for February 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.2%, +0.7% and +0.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

Key Test Data Summary for January 2023

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +21.8%, +24.2% and +23.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

Key Test Data Summary for December 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December 2022 compared with the same period last season are: +11.1%, +7.6% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

Key Test Data Summary for November 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -9.1%, -8.2% and -7.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

Key Test Data Summary for October 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -3.0%, +0.6% and +1.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

Key Test Data Summary for August 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2022 compared with the same period last season are: +12.4%, +11.3% and +11.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...

AWTA Service Time Alert - Workload Pressure

with a substantial and significant increase in work load, particularly EXPRESS work, as clients endeavour to place wool in the final sale before a three week recess. Clients should be aware that, due to these circumstances, it will take longer for test...