Appita is the technical association for the pulp, paper, and fibre industry in Australia and New Zealand, and publishes standard test methods used across the region’s laboratories.
Why APPITA standards matter in testing
An Appita method standardizes conditioning and procedure so paper and board strength results — tensile, tear, and burst — are comparable between mills.
What APPITA standards cover
Appita P-series methods address the physical and strength testing of paper and board, including tearing resistance measured on pendulum-type equipment.
How to read an APPITA designation
Appita methods use a P prefix and a number — for example, APPITA P400 for tearing resistance.