BALOT is a young casual line that adds a variety of out pocket details to a neat square shape. The new padded lining applied this season allows for safe storage of IT devices. Ergonomic shoulder pads were used for comfortable wear.
ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPARTMENT PROVEN RESULTS:
Anti-bacterial Compartment inner lining was tested with international standard: ISO20743: 2013 Textiles - Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products, which placed 4 kinds of common bacteria on anti-bacterial fabric and regular fabric respectively in 18 hours, it was proven that our anti-bacterial fabric has up to 99.9% reduction of bacteria growth*. This product is only tested on 4 common bacteria* and does not include any type of virus test.
ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPARTMENT CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Samsonite has undergone rigorous Laboratory Test. According to the test report, it is confirmed that it can remain 99.9% reduction of bacteria growth* after 100 washing times^ in domestic washing machine. Therefore, cleaning the Anti-bacterial Compartment does not weaken its anti-bacterial effect. To handle the Anti-bacterial Compartment with extra care, we recommend hand washing with water and regular laundry soap. Regarding the cleaning frequency, it depends on whether the users engage in high-risk occupations or has close contact with high-risk individuals.
*Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538; Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352; Escherichia coli ATCC 8739; Salmonella typhimurium KCTC 1925
ISO20743: 2013 Textiles - Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products; 18 hours tested
^99.9% Anti-Bacterial Activity sustained after 100 times Home Laundering AATCC61-2A, 2014
