An antibacterial article with long-lasting antibacterial effect is provided. The antibacterial article includes a substrate, an antibacterial layer formed on the substrate and an antioxidant layer formed on the antibacterial layer. The antibacterial layer includes a plurality of Ti films and a plurality of Cu films formed on the substrate. Each one of the Ti films and each one of the Cu films are deposited on each other. The Ti films can lead the Cu ions release slowly, so the antibacterial article has long-lasting antibacterial effect. Antibacterial effect mainly relies on Cu films, while the Ti films can play its role on the antioxidant effect. A method for making the antibacterial article is also provided.