Biological testing is important in determining how effective an antibacterial, antimicrobial, or anti-fungal finish is on a textile. When antibacterial, antimicrobial or anti-fungal finishes are required, it is key to know that the finish is effective and how effective it is. Applied Lab offers biological tests to provide certified results so you can rest assured your fabric is performing to the requirements.
AATCC 100
Assessment of antibacterial finishes on textile materials
A quantitative procedure for evaluation of the degree of antibacterial activity on textile materials. Determines if the finish will inhibit or kill bacteria. Bacteria used: Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia.
AATCC 147
Antibacterial activity assessment of textile materials: Parallel Streak method
A qualitative procedure for evaluation of the degree of antibacterial activity on textiles. Determines if growth will be inhibited under and around the specimen tested. Bacteria used: Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia.
AATCC 30: III
Antifungal activity assessment on textile materials: Mildew and Rot resistance of textile materials
Determines the susceptibility of textile materials to mildew and rot as well as evaluating the efficacy of fungicides on textile materials. Aspergillus niger is used.
ASTM E2149
Antimicrobial Resistance – Dynamic Contact conditions
Evaluates the resistance of non-leaching antimicrobial treated specimens to the growth of microbes under dynamic contact condition.
ASTM E2180
Antimicrobial in Polymeric or Hydrophobic materials
Evaluates the effectiveness of incorporated/bound antimicrobials in hydrophobic materials such as plastics, epoxy resins, as well as other hard surfaces.
ASTM G21
Determining resistance of synthetic polymeric materials to fungi
Determines the susceptibility of textile materials to mildew and rot as well as evaluating the efficacy of fungicides on textile materials. Aspergillus niger, Penicillium funiculosum, Chaetomium globosum, Aureobasidium pullulans & Trichoderma virens are used.
