%0 Journal Article %T Effect of Stitch Types Used in Apparel Production on Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria Growth %A Behiye Elif £¿AMLI %J - %D 2019 %X In this study, the effect of stitch types (those commonly used in apparel production) on antibacterial activity was investigated. Determination of best stitch types through hygienic environments, where dangerous situations exist such as infection was intended. For this purpose, the antibacterial activity of various stitches was tested within the framework of the ASTM E2149 standard. Bleached reusable clinical aprons` fabrics, those comprising 65% polyester ¨C 35% viscon mixture were named as alpaca weave fabric. Onto these alpaca fabrics, 3 different stitches with various yarns (3 threads overlock + chain stitch, lockstitch with lap felled seam and 5 threads overlock) were applied. Evaluation of findings showed that there are no significant differences according to stitch types %K Bakteriler %K Diki£¿ t¨¹rleri %K Antibakteriyel iplik %K Hijyen %K Tekstil %U http://dergipark.org.tr/sdufenbed/issue/43548/538585