Antibacterial Test

The antibacterial test was conducted at the Osaka Branch of the Japan Chemical Fiber Inspection Association, as detailed below.

Test Sample	MGnet
Testing Organization	Japan Chemical Fiber Inspection Association, Biological Testing Center
Test Content	Antibacterial Property
Test Method	Standard Test Method (Shake Flask Method, Viable Cell Count Method)
Test Criteria (Bacterial Reduction Rate)	According to the SEK standard, an antibacterial activity value of 2.2 or higher is considered effective. This fabric showed a value of 5.8 or higher, indicating excellent antibacterial properties. *The SEK standard, defined by the Council for Functional Evaluation of Textile Products, includes the following criteria: 1. Applicable Products: Textile-related products 2. Display: Indicated as “Suppresses the growth of bacteria on textiles” or with the “SEK Mark” 3. Test Method: Standard Test Method (Bacterial Suspension Absorption Method) compliant with JIS L1902 4. Evaluation Criteria (Bacterial Reduction Rate): 2.2 or higher (Standard Test Method) 5. Safety Standards: Acute oral toxicity, skin sensitization, primary skin irritation under the Chemical Substances Control Law
Test Bacteria	Staphylococcus aureus · Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538P Klebsiella pneumoniae · Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352 MRSA · Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus IID 1677 Escherichia coli · Escherichia coli O157:H7 ATCC 43888 Pseudomonas aeruginosa · Pseudomonas aeruginosa NBRC 3080
Washing Method	High-temperature Accelerated Washing Method (using JAFET standard detergent)

Test Result Data