TEAM-3 Processing Trial and Length & Strength Premiums

The TEAM-3 formula for the prediction of Hauteur is as follows:

Hauteur = 0.43L + 0.35S + 1.38D – 0.15M – 0.45V – 0.59CVD – 0.32CVL + 21.8

From this formula it is clear the importance of Length & Strength measurement for mills to be able to confidently predict the processing performance of consignments. The measurement of average Staple Length (L), average Staple Strength (S), the proportion of Mid Breaks (M) and the Coefficient of Variation of Length (CVL) are all an integral part of the TEAM-3 prediction of Hauteur. These factors are also included in the TEAM-3 prediction of CVH, whilst the prediction of Romaine relies heavily on the average Staple Length and the average Staple Strength.

The provision of Staple Length & Strength information on individual sale lots is therefore very important objective information that allows mills and topmakers to predict processing performance. There is no surprise then to see that additionally measured fleece and skirting lots attract significant premiums at auction compared to lots that are sold without this objective information.

For an analysis of price premiums for Staple Measurement click here