News
Consultation for options to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes
- Tuesday, 24 March 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering options to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes in certain clothing, textiles and leather goods.
Read more: Consultation for options to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes
SWEATING GUARDED HOT PLATE - TESTING
- Friday, 13 March 2015
Measurement of Thermal & Water Vapour Resistance - Textiles
Do your textiles help wearer comfort in critical environmental conditions of use?
Is your product surviving in the environment?
- Thursday, 26 February 2015
What is accelerated weathering? UV radiation, temperature, humidity and corrosive environments can damage your product over time. Accelerated weathering simulates this process, making use of technology to rapidly challenge product against the elements.
Is your protective clothing - Formaldehyde free?
- Thursday, 05 March 2015
The recent discovery of formaldehyde in protective clothing and related media reports on chemicals present in garments - has raised concerns on clothing being chemical free? AWTA Product Testing can assist and provide testing services on protective clothing and other textile products.
ACCS Grading Package - Test Update
- Friday, 30 January 2015
The Carpet Institute of Australia has recently announced that the static and dynamic loading tests shall be removed from the ACCS grading package.