Microbiological Testing

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