Antibacterial Finish Specification Targets for Buyers
Setting Antibacterial Finish correctly on a tech pack prevents most later disputes. Targets belong on the page before the first fabric sample.
Where to write it
Place Antibacterial Finish next to composition and weight so all three are quoted as one package. Working figures for Antibacterial Finish normally sit around 99% reduction target in mainstream production. Note ISO 20743 or AATCC 100 on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Reference level
Typical activewear expectation: 99% reduction target. Record elastane content alongside Antibacterial Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 99% reduction target usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Tolerances that work
Allow a small tolerance rather than a fixed number, since normal process variation exists in every lot. Keeping reference values for Antibacterial Finish lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with ISO 20743 or AATCC 100, since both affect the reading.
Verification method
Confirm with ISO 20743 or AATCC 100 and keep the report against the bulk record. Working figures for Antibacterial Finish normally sit around 99% reduction target in mainstream production. Note ISO 20743 or AATCC 100 on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Commercial note
Tightening beyond practical need raises cost without improving garment life, so set the tightest target only where it protects the customer. Record elastane content alongside Antibacterial Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 99% reduction target usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
