by Wim | Oct 17, 2014 | News
Clothing textiles are in close contact with the microorganisms of the skin and those of the environment. The clothes create a warm and often moist environment on the skin, which leads to the growth of bacteria. In some cases, these microorganisms lead to unpleasant...
by Wim | Oct 13, 2014 | News
Clothing textiles protect our human body against external factors. These textiles are not sterile and can harbor high bacterial counts as sweat and bacteria are transmitted from the skin. We investigated the microbial growth and odor development in cotton and...
by Wim | Sep 23, 2014 | News
Is there one correct microbiological test method for every product? Antimicrobial test methods are generally used as screening tools to assist us in predicting the end-use performance characteristics of our products. Choosing the correct test method for both the...
by Wim | Sep 18, 2014 | News
The ability to control microbial populations through direct surface modification techniques at any point during a products life offers tremendous opportunities to improve the overall health of our surroundings. Surfaces free of microbial contamination will reduce...
by Wim | Sep 9, 2014 | News
Generic Versus Original Materials and Regulatory Compliance The choice of antimicrobial agents has grown significantly over the past several years. Many generic products are produced claiming to have an “identical” composition to the original. It is critical to...
by Wim | Sep 2, 2014 | News
Hard surfaces exist in indoor and outdoor environments. Hard surface applications are diverse and can vary from tiled kitchen countertops to swimming pool liners, yet despite this diversity of use there is a universal problem among all surfaces - they are constantly...
