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New test ‘advancement’ quantifies odour control on textiles

09/11/2021
New test ‘advancement’ quantifies odour control on textiles
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has developed a method to measure the reduction of odour on materials treated with antimicrobial technologies, and works with existing test methods to show the correlation between bacterial reduction and odour control.

Antimicrobial provider Microban International was one of the early adopters and said the 211-2021 test method “is an innovative, objective method that can articulate the efficacy of odour control technologies and provide definitive scientific evidence for claims”.

Erika Simmons, technical director at the AATCC, said: “The new method provides a quantifiable means for evaluating the reduction of odour generated from textiles treated with antibacterial finishes. This method offers a much-needed standard for addressing odour as a factor in antibacterial finish performance.”

Dr Ivan Ong, vice-president of research and development at Microban International, added: “This is a hugely important and necessary scientific advancement, not only for our company but for the entire textiles industry. Being able to quantify odour control technology quickly and accurately can help to communicate these benefits to the end user, as well as expand our understanding of the mechanisms used to inhibit bacterial metabolism.”


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