The
Antimicrobial finish is imparted to the fabric or garment to eradicate the following problems during the usage of the material.
After finishing the material it should pass one of the or all the following tests as required by the customer.
Antimicrobial Finish – Tests
Finish type
|
Problem
|
Area of application
|
Material protection
(rot proofing)- Long term |
Loss of tensile strength in use.
Loss of tensile strength during Storage |
Tents, webbings, awnings
Storage of all cellulosic goods |
Material protection
(rot proofing)- Short term |
Loss of tensile strength |
Cotton, Viscose, Flax, Jute and Wool fabrics,
fibers and yarns left wet between processing |
Aesthetic |
Odor
staining
|
Socks, underwear linings,
Shower curtains |
Staining, odor |
Storage of
fibers, yarns and fabrics with high humidity (climate or storage) |
Staining |
Storage of packaged
non-cellulosic textiles under fluctuating temperature conditions |
Staining |
All textiles left wet between processing |
|
Difficult to launder dust mites |
Bedding, mattresses, carpets, upholstery |
Cross-infection |
Protective clothing |
|
