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Testing of High-Visibility Safety Garments - Part 3

This is the third article in a series relating to information about high-visibility garments. The first two articles discussed requirements relating to design and materials used in these garments. This article provides details relating to additional specifications for garments as required by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

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Key Test Data Summary for December 2013

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2013 compared with the same period last season are +6.3%, +4.9% and +4.8% respectively.

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Textile Testing Services

AWTA Product Testing provides a local, totally independent and confidential textile testing service. The Laboratory is NATA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.

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Chemical Treatment - In Scoured Wool

THE ALKALI SOLUBILITY TEST

Scouring wool can often involve a number of chemical treatments in order to standardise its colour or provide additional properties to improve its intended product-use.

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Key Test Data Summary for November 2013

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2013 compared with the same period last season are -14.1%, -14.2% and -14.2% respectively.

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