What is the Oeko-Tex Standard 100?

Oeko-Tex certifies non-hazardous end-products and all of their components. Products that carry the Standard 100 label have been tested and proven free of harmful levels of toxic substances. By contrast, GOTS certified the organic production of raw materials such as cotton, flax etc.

Is OEKO-TEX safe?

Oeko-Tex textiles and fabrics are certified free of harmful chemicals and are safe for human use. Organic certification means that textile and fabric products are grown according to strict guidelines on the use of petroleum based fertilisers, pesticides and synthetic products.

Does OEKO-TEX matter?

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified products have been tested for harmful substances to protect your health. This label certifies that every component of the product, from the fabric to the thread and accessories, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals.

What is OEKO-TEX bedding?

What Is Oeko-Tex Standard 100? Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a certification ensuring every component of a product (including threads, colorants and buttons) was made without over 100 potentially toxic substances that could harm people or the environment.

Where is Oeko-Tex manufactured?

The International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology (Oeko-Tex) with headquarters in Zürich (Switzerland) was founded in 1992.

Is Oeko-Tex formaldehyde free?

Oeko-Tex is a one-size-fits-all certification. By design, the Oeko-Tex 100 protocol must work for all fibers including polyester, nylon, cotton, and rayon. So, Oeko-Tex allows formaldehyde, or it wouldn’t work for the one-size-fits-all approach.

Does OEKO-TEX mean no formaldehyde?

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Is OEKO-TEX formaldehyde free?

Is Oeko-Tex hypoallergenic?

Hohenstein’s hypoallergenic certification complements Oeko-Tex certification to reassure consumers that textile products have been tested and verified as both safe and non-irritating to human skin.

What does OEKO-TEX certified mean?

In short, OEKO-TEX® is comprised of a set of third-party certifications which verify that a product is tested for chemicals that are potentially harmful to humans and our larger ecosystems. OEKO-TEX® doesn’t manufacture any products itself; rather, it verifies other companies’ products.

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