Diversification the Key to Success

In an effort to remain financially viable over the years, the wool industry's peak testing organisation, the Australian Wool Testing Authority, has diversified into other industries. And it's a strategy that's paid off given the declining volume of...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2021-2022

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 seasons. The last time AWTA testing fees increase was season 2018/19. The total cost for testing...

Research and Development

Research & Development plays a major part in the development of AWTA Raw Wool. Based in Melbourne, the Research & Engineering group forms the largest wool measurement and engineering research group in the wool industry. Work conducted by the group...

Retirement of AWTA China Manager, Robert Wang

AWTA China 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...

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...

Testing the Wool clip

Testing the Wool clip

A Review of the Range Checks Used When Testing for Wool Base in Accordance with IWTO-19

Review of the Subsample Mass Limit for Yield Testing of Scoured Wool

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...

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...

Bidding farewell to our retiring Chairman, Donald McGauchie AO

After 23 years of service, Chairman Donald McGauchie retires from the AWTA Ltd Board. Donald McGauchie AO, Chairman of AWTA Ltd retires today after 23 years of service. Donald was appointed as an independent Director in 1999, Deputy Chairman in 2001...

Resources

AWTA regularly produces publications and resource material to assist and provide information to the Wool Industry in its day to day business with the Company, and to provide material to inform the industry about the Company and the services it...

Key Test Data Summary for May 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -23.6%, -23.0% and -22.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to May...

Key Test Data Summary for April 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -21.1%, -22.3% and -22.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for March 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -3.3%, -2.1% and -2.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to March...

Key Test Data Summary for February 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -10.8%, -9.4% and -9.5% respectively The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for January 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -13.5%, -10.7% and -10.9% respectively The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for December 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December compared with the same period last season are: -15.4%, -14.9% and -15.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for November 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -14.2%, -12.8% and -12.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for October 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -9.1%, -7.4% and -6.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for September 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -9.8%, -7.3% and -7.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for August 2024

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -21.1%, -20.1% and -19.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Improvements to EU EcoLabel Testing

The EU specifications for deliveries of greasy wool under its EcoLabel certification program have changed. The maximum number of sale lots to be tested as part of a greasy wool consignment is now 10 and AWTA’s Pesticide Testing service has new...

AWTA Still Open

AWTA Raw Wool would like to reassure our clients that as an Essential Service Provider - we will remain open for Testing. As a consequence of the announcement of an extension of the COVID-19 restrictions across NSW, and in particular in Greater Sydney...

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

AWTA Raw Wool 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...

Status Report on Dark & Medullated Fibre Testing of Presale Core Samples and Review of the Detection Threshold

The Precision of Dark & Medullated Fibre Testing of Noil

Premium Yield Test

Occasionally clients with an urgent requirement for test results can be frustrated by small delays in the issuing of test results due to the need to perform the testing of additional sub-samples or “check-testing”. This happens more frequently with...

Terms and Conditions

By requesting any of the services from this division of AWTA Ltd, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions for the provision of the services. We may amend the Terms & Conditions at any time by notifying you,...

Exporting food from Australia to China made easier

The export of food from Australia to China is growing at a rapid rate. The primary increase in demand is for foods such as beef, lamb, dairy, processed foods, fruit and vegetables. Australia has an excellent reputation for food safety. Australian...