The TEAM formulae were derived by scientifically analysing the results of 600 consignments of Australian wool combed at approximately 70 different mills worldwide. Naturally the processing results of the different mills varied from one another for top length, Coefficient of Variation of Hauteur and romaine. Therefore it is important to remember that the TEAM formulae predict an average result by world standards. Some mills will be above average and some mills will be below average.

The three formulae used to predict Hauteur, CVH and Romaine are listed below.

1. Hauteur (mm length in the wool top)

0.52 SL + 0.47 SS + 0.95 D - 0.45 VM - 0.19 M* - 3.5

2. Co-efficient of variation of Hauteur(CVH)%

0.12 x (SL) - 0.41 x (SS) - 0.35 x (D) + 0.20 x 45(M*) + 49.9

3. Romaine(%)

0.11 x (SL) - 0.14 x (SS) - 0.35 x (D) + 0.94 x (VM) + 27.7

where:

SL = staple length
D = diameter
M* = position of mid break
SS = staple strength
VM = vegetable matter

* Note: when M = <45% then M = 45 else M* = M