This test method is suitable for all textile products that may include clothing, threads, home furnishing and more.

These are the minimum bacteria species for testing:

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Klebsiella pneumoniae

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

The contact time in this test would be the incubation period of 24 hours.

Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the sample specifications required for testing.

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

There is no specific passing criteria in this standard. The following information are solely to be used as reference information only:

1. The efficacy of antibacterial property can be considered significant if the result difference between the control specimen and test specimen falls within a log reduction of ≥ 2 lg and 3 lg.
2. The efficacy of antibacterial property can be considered strong if the result difference between the control specimen and test specimen is 3 lg and above.