Laundering Test Results

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AATCC Test Method 100

This test evaluates the ability of the product to reduce individual populations of selected strains of bacteria exposed to treated surface.  The results are expressed as the reductions in the number of bacteria applied to samples as they dwell in contact over a specified period, typically 18 to 24 hours.

Reduction values are most meaningful when compared between treated materials and identical materials that are untreated.  Other valid comparisons may be performed between treated materials and specimens of a reference material known to allow bacterial growth to occur.  These are referred to as Positive Growth Controls (PGCs).

76% of the energy consumed during the lifetime of a textile is due to laundering. MediThreads products stay cleaner and fresher longer.  This reduces the frequency of laundering and the energy consumption needed for the textile.