Antimicrobial Testing Instruments Available

AATCC Standards (ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited)

• AATCC 100: Antibacterial Finishes
• AATCC 147: Antibacterial – Parallel Streak Method
• AATCC 150: Repeated Home Laundering Test (Automated Washer, AATCC Detergent without Brightener)
• AATCC 90: Antibacterial Activity – Agar Plate Method
• AATCC 174: Part I: Qualitative Assessment for New Carpets – Single Streak Method
• AATCC 174: Part II: Quantitative Assessment for New Carpets

ASTM Standards

• ASTM E2149 (ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited): Antimicrobial Activity of Immobilized Agents
• ASTM E3162: Simulated Home Laundering of Antibacterial Agents
• ASTM E4128: Antimicrobial Performance on Polymeric Solids against Streptomyces Staining
• ASTM E2180: Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agents in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
• ASTM E3160: Quantitative Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Porous Treated Articles

ISO & JIS Standards

• ISO 20743:2013: Antibacterial Activity of Antibacterial Finished Textiles
• JIS L 1902:2015: Antibacterial Activity and Efficacy on Textile Products

Special Specifications

• Natick Specification: Antibacterial Finishes – Clarification for AATCC 100 Testing