News
Fire Testing on Building Materials
- Wednesday, 13 May 2015
Recent media reports on the Lacrosse building fire in the Docklands have shown the importance of carrying out the correct fire test on building materials.
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
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.
AS 3789.6-1996 - Textile Testing for Healthcare Facilities & Institutions
- Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Australian Standard (AS) 3789.6 specifies performance requirements for health care textiles together with the relevant test methods for each end use category.
Read more: AS 3789.6-1996 - Textile Testing for Healthcare Facilities & Institutions