Proficiency Testing Australia (PTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Textiles Round 3 Proficiency Testing Program.

Samples: Laboratories will be supplied five textile samples for testing. Tests: Breaking Load, Extension, Threads/Unit Length (Warp),
Threads/Unit Length (Weft), Mass per Unit Area and Quantitative Fibre Analysis.

PTA programs have been used by laboratories to satisfy accreditation requirements, educate staff, verify methods and procedures, enhance accuracy, demonstrate competence, assess performance, compare with peers, monitor analysis, identify problems and improve testing.

Registration for participation in the Textiles Round 3 Proficiency Testing Program is now open. For more information about the above program, please contact Dr Michael Li at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.