OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN: Making sustainability visible and verifiable

“MADE IN GREEN stands for products tested for harmful substances and responsible production throughout the site. We can convey what's important to us with a single label,” says Eva Werilli, Process Developer at Getzner Textil.

We conducted an in-depth interview with the company—the link is at the end of this article.

Benefits for Brands & Retailers

Differentiation You Can Trust

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN offers:

• Consumer confidence through tested safety and QR code-based traceability.
• Relevance for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability, as a credible label in your communication.
• Testing for over 1,000 harmful substances – secured through STANDARD 100.
• Internationally recognised label (e.g., listed on ITC Standards Map).

Benefits for Manufacturers & Suppliers

Transparency as a Competitive Advantage

The label indicates:

• The origin of a product.
• The conditions under which it was manufactured.
• Whether wet/chemical processes come from OEKO-TEX® STeP-certified facilities.

Use the label internally for optimisation, like Getzner: “The audits provide valuable external perspectives and motivate us to improve continuously.”

Documenting Sustainability for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) & Compliance

Benefits for CSR Teams:

Valid evidence for EU requirements, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Digitally stored supply chains are fully visible in the Label Check.

👉 Read the full interview with Getzner Textil down below. Get informed now!

OEKO-TEX®

1. Which OEKO-TEX® certifications and labels does your company hold?

• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
• OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN
• OEKO-TEX® STeP
• Others: bluesign®, ISO 50001, Ökoprofit®, Better Cotton Initiative

2. What are your reasons for becoming certified according to OEKO-TEX®?

OEKO-TEX® certification assures us and our customers that our products are tested for harmful substances and manufactured under fair, safe conditions. Labels such as STANDARD 100, STeP, and MADE IN GREEN visibly demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, from individual products to entire production sites. This is not only a sales argument but also an expression of our values.

3. What are the benefits of the certification for you?

The strong recognition of the label reinforces consumer trust in our products. At the same time, we benefit internally: the audits offer valuable external insights, highlight potential areas for improvement, and motivate us to develop our processes continuously. They provide constructive impetus to keep striving for improvement.

4. What do you consider the most significant advantages of the MADE IN GREEN label?

MADE IN GREEN stands for products tested for harmful substances and responsible production at the site. With a single label, we can convey the values that matter to us.

OETI

5. What are the benefits of working with OETI?

We find our collaboration with OETI pleasant and professional. The team answers our queries competently and provides clear statements and practical guidance. We particularly appreciate the open dialogue and the team’s diligent approach to their work.

Your Philosophy

6. What is your philosophy for manufacturing sustainable and high-quality products?

Getzner Textil is committed to ensuring that product development meets customer needs and protects people, the environment, and natural resources. Ecology and sustainability are core components of our corporate philosophy. Energy efficiency is of the utmost importance at Getzner Textil and is actively integrated into production processes. This is made possible by employing the latest technologies and through the ongoing modernisation and upgrading of existing facilities.

We use caustic recovery systems to promote resource-efficient production and harness energy from our hydropower and solar energy. As part of our environmental policy, we implement numerous projects, such as commissioning a district heating network in 2001. Smaller-scale initiatives include promoting environmentally friendly employee commuting and sponsoring a beehive on our premises.

Products

7. What products do you sell?

Shirting fabrics, Technical textiles