Faced with rising customer demands for credible, certified sustainability, the company turned to the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification to cut through the noise.
The result?
A robust solution that delivers traceability from farm to fabric, rigorous harmful substances testing, and clear proof that every product lives up to its organic promise.
For Ozanteks, certification isn’t just about compliance; it’s a strategic tool to access global markets, accelerate audits, and gain a competitive edge with trusted organic cotton labelling and product safety. Backed by OETI’s fast response times, expert guidance, and science-based testing, Ozanteks now meets international sustainability standards with confidence.
Discover how OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON and other OEKO-TEX® certifications help textile manufacturers like Ozanteks turn sustainability into a brand advantage:
How do the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON and other OEKO-TEX® certifications work in practice? In the following interview, Serap Ozturk, Sustainability Specialist at Ozanteks Tekstil, shares first-hand insights into the challenges, opportunities, and concrete benefits her company has experienced through certification.
1. Which OEKO-TEX® certifications & labels do you have?
- OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
- OEKO-TEX® STeP
2. What challenges does the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification solve for the company, and why did you choose this certification in particular?
The OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification helps eliminate major challenges related to transparency, traceability, and credibility in the organic cotton supply chain. In line with customer demands, it has become critical for us to prove that our organic cotton-based products are genuinely organic and tested for harmful substances.
3. What are the advantages of getting certified?
The OEKO-TEX® certifications verify that our products have been tested for harmful substances and are safe for human health. This not only increases customer confidence but also helps us comply with the legal and ethical standards in the countries to which we export. At the same time, it strengthens our brand’s stance on sustainability and transparency, providing a competitive advantage.
4. Which challenges do the OEKO-TEX® certifications solve for you?
Thanks to our OEKO-TEX® certifications, it becomes much easier to meet customer demands related to product safety. Additionally, standardisation in chemical management across our supply chain helps minimise risks. As this certification is internationally recognised, market entry barriers are reduced, and customer audit processes proceed more quickly and smoothly.
Additionally, especially regarding OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON, this certification allows us to distance ourselves from false or unreliable "organic" claims, thereby increasing our credibility in the market. OEKO-TEX®'s scientific testing approach was also one of the main reasons we chose this certification.
5. What advantages do you see in collaborating with OETI?
Communication with OETI is very strong: I can reach auditors and customer representatives instantly. If I encounter any issues, I can report them to senior teams, and they respond quickly.
6. What is your strategy to produce sustainable and high-quality products?
For us, sustainability and quality are closely interconnected concepts. In our production processes, we prioritise minimising environmental impact by using technologies that save energy and water, and by selecting recycled and eco-friendly raw materials.
In terms of quality, we strictly control every stage from raw material to finished product and collaborate with independent laboratories to ensure compliance with international standards. Additionally, we continuously train our employees to make quality awareness an integral part of our corporate culture.
7. Which products do you sell?
Towel, bathrobe, home textiles, seamless
- Company: Ozanteks Tekstil San ve Tic AS
- Interviewee: Serap Ozturk, Sustainability Specialist
- Webpage: www.ozanteks.com.tr/en
