本试验方法为评估抗菌活性程度提供了定量程序。纺织材料抗菌活性的评估取决于使用此类材料时的抗菌活性程度。如果仅打算抑菌活性（抑制增殖），则可以接受一种定性程序，该程序可以清楚地证明与未经处理的样本相比的抗菌活性。然而，如果有意或暗示具有杀菌活性，则需要进行定量评估。定量评估也为此类处理过的纺织材料的可能用途提供了更清晰的画面。

This test method provides a quantitative procedure for the evaluation of the degree of antibacterial activity. Assessment of antibacterial activity finishes on textile material is determined by the degree of antibactieral activity intended in the use of such materials. If only bacteriostatic activity ( inhibition of multiplication) is intended, a qualitative procedure which clearly demonstrates antibacterial activity as contrasted with lack of such activity by an untreated specimen may be acceptable. However, if bactericidal activity is intended or implied, quantitative evaluation is necessary. Quantitative evaluation also provides a clearer picture for possible uses of such treated textile materials.