Wool Pack Standards
All packs imported into Australia (all packs are currently imported) must be sampled, tested and carry a certificate of compliance to various standards before they enter the country.
All packs must carry a label that identifies the manufacturer (or brand), the production batch number and the type of nylon (for recycling purposes). If there is a problem with packs purchased, then a grower should record these details (or simply tear the label off) and send it to AWEX with details of the problem. AWEX is then able to resolve the problem with the manufacturer.
The standards that govern Wool Pack quality are available from AWEX. As with other quality systems, it is the responsibility of the organisations requiring the Standards to ensure that they have access to the latest version of the Standards. A complete list of applicable standards and specifications are listed below.
AWEX Wool Pack Standards and Test Methods
Standard No. 3
Standards and Test Methods for Woven Wool Packs made from
Multifilament Nylon Yarns
Test Method TM 30
Test Method for Determining the Breaking Load of Woven Wool Pack Fabrics
Test Method TM 31
Test Method for Determining the Seam Strength and Extension of
Woven Wool Packs
Test Method TM 32
Test Method for Determining the Tear Strength of Woven Wool Packs
Test Method TM 33
Test Method for Determining the Stability of Synthetic Wool Pack Fabric
to Ultraviolet Radiation
Test Method TM 35
Test Method for Determining the Surface Frictional Properties of
Wool Pack Fabrics
Test Method TM 36
Test Method for Determining the Adhesion of Wool to Anti-Slip Coating
Test Method TM 38
Test Method for Determining the Extensibility under Load of
Woven Wool Pack Fabrics
Standards Australia Standard
Australian Standard AS2001.2.9
Determination of Stiffness of Fabric
Web : http://www.standards.com.au
Wool Pack Specifications
Note: The pack with the lowest mass must be tested for all these properties and must comply with the specifications unless further testing is carried out in accordance with the retest procedure.
For more information on Wool Pack Standards, please contact AWEX on (02) 9428 6100 or email awex@awex.com.au