BTTG is based in the North of England. It was founded 1989 by the merger of the Shirley Institute and Wool Industry Research Association, organisations with histories stretching back 85 years.

The Group has two operating companies :

BTTG Testing & Certification specialises in the testing and Certification of Personal Protective Equipment , Geosynthetics, Floorcoverings and other construction products. It offers Certification to EU Directives.

Shirley Technologies provides a broad range services to the traditional apparel sector. It specialises in Chemical testing and provides certification to the Oeko-tex scheme.

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