Antimicrobial Performance Testing

Antimicrobial fabric is designed to fight the growth of bacteria, mold, fungus, and other microbes. These microbe-fighting properties come from a chemical treatment, or antimicrobial finish, that is topically applied to textiles during the finishing stage, granting them the ability to inhibit microbial growth. More and more antibacterial textiles are beginning to appear. The detection and evaluation of the antibacterial properties of antibacterial textiles are very important to standardize the antibacterial market and protect consumer health.

STEMart provides comprehensive antimicrobial performance testing services to provide inspection reports that meet relevant regulations and international standards, thus proving the quality and safety of textile products.

Test Method

• AATCC 100 (Test for Antimicrobial Fabrics)
• JIS L 1902 (Japanese Standard Test for Antimicrobial Textiles)
• ISO 20743 (Determination of Antibacterial Activity of Textile Products)
• ASTM E2149 (“Shake Flask” Test for Antimicrobial Surfaces and Textiles)
• AATCC 147 (Antimicrobial Fabric Zone of Inhibition Test)
• ASTM E2180 (Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agents in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials)
• AATCC 30 Test III (Antifungal Assessment and Mildew Resistance Test)

For more information about our antimicrobial performance testing services, please contact us.