AATCC TM100

Test Method for Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials

Summary

The AATCC 100 test method is used to evaluate the antibacterial and/or antiviral properties of pre-treated textiles upon direct contact.  The method quantitatively assesses bacteriostatic, bactericidal or virucidal properties.   The method is the industry’s standard for the evaluation of

antimicrobial performance of treated textiles in the USA and around the world.

Typical Test Substances

• Textiles pre-treated with antimicrobial ingredients
• Antimicrobial / Antiviral face masks
• Antimicrobial / Antiviral air filters 

Outline of Test Procedure

• Preparation of samples (treated textiles)
• Inoculate with bacterium or virus
• Hold for contact time (5 minutes to 24 hours)
• Wash off / shake out surviving organisms
• Plating and counting (quantitative assay)

Regulatory Agencies / Purpose

• Textile industry
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• International Agencies

Similar Methods

• ISO 18184
• JIS J 1902
• JIS Z 2801