Publications

AWEX Publications

The Australian Wool Exchange plays an important role in communicating information between the many participants that make up the wool industry - from over 21,000 woolclassers to wool processors located in over 20 countries.

The publications listed below are available either for download or in hard copy. For a hard copy please contact AWEX on info@awex.com.au or ph +61 2 9428 6100. 

Translation of technical information relevant to Australia's wool quality assurance schemes. This is aimed at improving information regarding wool quality and clip preparation issues with China's burgeoning wool processing sector. 

 话说澳毛

The Wool Handbook: A to Z of fibre to top

 by D. C Teasdale (115 p. Hardcopy only RRP) 

Price:  $45 + gst + postage (Australia)

             $50 + postage (Overseas)             

A comprehensive study of the history, structure, and technical aspects regarding wool and the Australian wool industry. Includes indepth explanations of wool testing methods, woolclassing, scouring, topmaking, spinning, marketing structures and more (2nd Edition 11th printing!)

Preparation of Australian Wool Clips: the Code of Practice 2010-12

The Australian standard for preparing wool to meet the needs of wool processors. Contains recommended practices and technical explanations for woolclassers that help maintain Australia's reputation as the world's premier supplier of a quality natural fibre.

澳毛准备: 分级员行为准则 Chinese version of the Code of Practice for Chinese Wool Processors available.

AWEX Projects

AWEX has worked on many innovative wool industry projects. AWEX is particularly focussed on implementing new ideas and technologies that improve the transfer of wool and information from on-farm to the processor. 

Click on the links on the left to find out more about these projects or feel free to contact  for any further information, contributions or suggestions.

Some of the projects AWEX are currently undertaking include:

e Bale: Identifying and implementing a suitable RFID application for the wool industry.

1. e Bale Technology Assessment and Cost -Benefit Analysis Completed February 2006
2. e Bale Stage 1 On farm to instore trial Completed May 2006
3. e Bale Stage 2 Identifying tag packaging Project ceased as suitable technology is not available at reasonable cost

 Reports: processing performance and summary data from a study on the implications of using livestock marking mechanisms in wool production. 

OFFM-QA: A quality assurance scheme for On-Farm Fibre Measurement services.

 Click on the links on the left to find out more about these projects or feel free to contact  for any further information, contributions or suggestions.