What is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all processing levels and accessory materials used. If a textile article meets the test criteria, it can be awarded the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label. With OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, you let your customers worldwide know that your products have been tested for harmful substances.
Our product-specific requirements are based on the comprehensive OEKO-TEX® criteria catalogue that is updated at least once a year. The limits that must be complied with for OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 largely exceed national and international specifications.
What are the advantages of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
- The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 test parameters consider banned azo dyes, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, cadmium, nickel, etc., as well as numerous harmful chemicals, even if they are not yet legally regulated.
- By complying with the latest OEKO-TEX® test criteria, companies can be confident that they are also complying with the relevant conditions of the REACH regulations on harmful substances.
- Many retailers and brands have Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs) based on STANDARD 100 and accept certification instead of additional testing.
- The modular principle of STANDARD 100 facilitates the testing and certification of textile products at every processing stage. Duplicate testing costs are avoided by using certificates from prior stages.
- Use the globally standardised OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label as a communication tool and show your potential customers that you care about consumer protection.
- Testing is conducted by independent, neutral OEKO-TEX® testing institutes
- Regular quality assurance
- The OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide offers you an international platform to search for suppliers with STANDARD 100 pre-certification:
The OEKO-TEX® buying guide is OEKO-TEX®'s globally accessible and highly frequented online platform that supports you in the selection of reliable cooperation partners and in the sourcing of suitable raw materials. The label check on the OEKO-TEX® website offers end consumers the chance to find your OEKO-TEX® labelled products and the validity of the certificate can be checked by entering the certificate number.
Who is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 suitable for?
You can have all your textile products from all the processing stages certified with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label. The certification is suitable for the following:
- Brands
- Retailers
- Manufacturers of raw materials (yarns, fibres)
- Manufacturers of semi-finished products (woven and knitted fabrics)
- Manufacturers of finished products (T-Shirts, trousers, jackets, home textiles, furnishing materials, shoes)
- Manufacturers of accessory materials (buttons, zippers, inserts, foam)
Recycled materials in OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Within the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 framework, recycled materials are treated differently.
Your advantages:
- You can show your customers that you are offering recycled materials – and that they are tested for harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
- You can show your supply chain that you are offering recycled materials – and that they are tested for harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
We have been working very successfully with OETI for two decades. The clearly defined structure of the individual STeP modules has enabled us to scrutinise our procedures, enhance our processes, and identify and improve existing weaknesses.
The collaboration with OETI is very beneficial for us. OETI has supported tests and certification with great competence and problem-solving skills. This support and constructive criticism have contributed significantly to our company’s development.
OETI has been very helpful throughout the whole certification process and has supported us at all levels with the various challenges we faced. We can ask them any questions at any time.
As a sustainably producing company, we want to underpin our philosophy with a recognised certificate. For this reason, we opted for STANDARD 100 in 1989 and for STeP in 2014. We value the substantial validity of OEKO-TEX®. OETI carries out tests and certifications in a highly competent and problem-solving manner.
In addition to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and OEKO-TEX® STeP, we have also introduced OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. It allows the end consumer to trace where the products are made. We also ensure that our products are produced in an environmentally friendly way and under safe and socially responsible working conditions.