Confidence in textiles – this has been the motto of the independent test institutes of theInternational Oeko-Tex® Association since 1992, with their tests for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textile products of all types which pose no risk whatsoever to health.

For companies in the textile and clothing industry, the Oeko-Tex® criteria catalogue provides for the very first time a uniform, scientifically founded evaluation standard for the human ecological safety of textiles, against the background of the globalised and extremely fragmented nature of the textile manufacturing chain.

The Oeko-Tex® label indicates to interested end users the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. In this way, the test label provides an important decision-making tool when purchasing textiles.

Confidence in textiles – an international synonym for responsible textile production – from the raw material to the finished product on the shop shelves. For industry and retailers throughout the textile manufacturing chain just as well as for users of fashionable, functional, colourful textiles.

Initial certification

The certification of textile products (including accessories) according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 follows a set procedure to which all authorised Oeko-Tex® test institutes are bound.

The financial cost of Oeko-Tex® certification is made up of a licence fee and the laboratory costs (which vary depending on the tests involved). A preliminary estimate can be obtained from the appropriate institute at any time.