Textiles & textile products
Standard / Test method
AATCC TM 30 Test III
Assessment of the susceptibility of textile materials to fungal growth in accordance with AATCC TM 30 Test III.
Overview
AATCC TM 30 Test III describes a test method for evaluating the susceptibility of textile materials to fungal growth.
The method is suitable for textiles and textile materials when assessing susceptibility to fungal growth or the performance of fungicidal or fungistatic finishes.
The specimens are inoculated with a fungal suspension and incubated with or without an additional carbon source, depending on the testing objective. A typical test organism is Aspergillus niger.
Project-specific adaptations can be agreed depending on your testing objective, sample type, sample size, incubation time or requested test strains.
Typical applications
Textile development
Evaluation of textile materials with regard to their susceptibility to fungal growth.
Fungicidal or fungistatic finishes
Assessment of the antifungal performance of treatments applied to textile materials.
Material comparison
Comparison of different textiles with regard to their resistance to fungal growth.
Frequently asked questions
What does AATCC TM 30 Test III assess?
The method assesses the susceptibility of textile materials to fungal growth and, depending on the testing objective, the antifungal performance of finishes applied to textiles.
Which materials is AATCC TM 30 Test III suitable for?
AATCC TM 30 Test III is suitable for textiles and textile materials where susceptibility to fungi or the performance of a fungicidal or fungistatic treatment is to be assessed.
Which test organism is used?
A typical test organism is Aspergillus niger. Test conditions can be adapted to specific project requirements.
Is AATCC TM 30 Test III an antibacterial test?
No. AATCC TM 30 Test III assesses the susceptibility of textile materials to fungal growth and the antifungal performance of finishes applied to textiles.