Comprehensive Sampling, Testing & Certification Service
Services
WTAE offers a comprehensive range of wool testing services to the wool industry. These tests are available on greasy wool, scoured wool, wool tops and individual animals (fleece tests).
Greasy Wool Testing
Core samples taken from bales of greasy wool can be tested for:
- Yield including Vegetable Matter (VM)
- Fibre Diameter
- Colour
Scoured Wool and Wool Tops Testing
Scoured Wool and Wool Tops can be tested for the following:
- Conditioned Weight (Regain & Moisture Content)
- Yield including Vegetable Matter (VM)
- Fibre Diameter
- Colour
- Residual Grease
Fleece Measurement
- Fibre Diameter
- Staple Length
- Washing Yield
- Colour
Additional Measurements
- Core Bulk
- Fibre Diameter Distribution (including Medullation, Objectionable Fibres & Curvature)
- pH
- As Is Colour
- Dark Fibre Count
- Fibre & Staple Length
- Fibre Cleanliness
Textile Testing
A full range of Textile tests are available upon request.