Microbiology Testing Facility at WRA
| Test Parameter | Test Method | Sample Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Antibacterial Activity of Fabrics, Assessment of Textile Materials – Parallel Streak Method |
AATCC:147 | 0.25mts |
| 2. Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials |
AATCC:100 | 0.25 mtrs |
| 3. Determination of antibacterial activity of antibacterial finished products including nonwovens |
ISO-20743 | 0.25 mtrs |
| 4. Antimicrobial Activity Assessment of Textiles against Fungi |
AATCC 30 Part III, AATCC 174, ASTM D 4576, BS EN 14119 |
0.25 mtrs |
| 5. Evaluation of Antimicrobial activity of Textile |
a) By ASTM: E 2149 Method [with one organism] b) By ASTM: E 2149 Method [for every additional organism] |
0.5 mtrs |
| 6. Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials |
JIS L1902-2015
For one sample against two organism. Treated & Untreated Sample Required |
0.25 mtrs |
| 7. Determination of Antibacterial ActivityAgar Diffusion Plate Method |
BS EN ISO 20645-2004 | 0.25 mtrs |
| 8. Moth Resistance | ISO 3998-1977-07-01 (Carpet Testing) | 0.25 mtrs |
| 9. Moth proof test Chemical assay | IWTO-27 (Carpet Testing) | 0.25 mtrs |
| 10. Laminates- Microbial testing | ISO 22196-2011 | 15cm×15cm |
| 11. Bacterial and Fungal BioburdenSanitory Nepkin Test facility |
IS 5405: 2019 , Clause 7.3.1 | 5 nos. Sanitory Nepkins |
| 12. Tests for Common Skin Pathogenstaphylococcus Aureus |
IS 5405: 2019 , Clause 7.3.2 | 5 Nos. Sanitory Nepkins |
| 13. Antimicrobial testing | JIS Z 2801 | 15cm×15cm |
| 14. Mildew Resistance | AATCC 30 Part IV | 0.25mtres |
| 15. Antimicrobial testing | AATCC 30, Part II | 0.25 mtrs |
| 16. Resistance of synthetic polymeric materials to fungi- for polymeric items |
ASTM G21-09 | 15cm×15cm Or pieces |
| 17. Antibacterial Activity, Assessment on polymeric or hydrophobic materials |
ASTM E2180 | 15cm×15cm Or pieces |
| 18. Laminates - Antibacterial Test | FZ/T 73023-2006 | 15 cm X 15 cm |