Sustainability & Quality Standard

Oeko-Tex: Setting the Standard for Sustainable and Safe Textiles

Written By

Vencasa

Published On

06 March 2024

The demand for safe and sustainable products is rising in a world where consumers are becoming more attentive of their purchases. The internationally renowned Oeko-Tex® accreditation is a source of comfort for everyone looking for fabrics that adhere to strict chemical and ecological criteria. We’ll examine Oeko-Tex® in this blog article and see why it matters far more than the label on your beloved clothes or bedding.

WHAT IS OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN?

  • OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN is a traceable product label for all kinds of textile products that have been manufactured in environmentally-friendly facilities, under safe and socially responsible working conditions. It also reassures consumers that the components of the product are made of materials that have been tested for and are free from harmful substances.
  • Offers consumers a level of transparency that was unprecedented in the industry until now. With the product ID on the label or a QR Code, the full product supply chain can be traced.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CERTIFICATION:

  • Customer Trust: The Oeko-Tex certification gives customers trust on the safety of the goods they buy. Textiles bearing the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification are safe for human health and kind to skin because they don’t contain any hazardous materials.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Oeko-Tex certification considers environmental impact in addition to human safety. The requirements include limitations on the use of specific chemicals and environmentally hazardous dyes. Customers may help the textile industry become more environmentally conscious and sustainable by selecting Oeko-Tex certified products.
  • Global Recognition: Oeko-Tex is a globally accepted standard that enables customers, wherever they may be in the world, to choose and identify safe and environmentally friendly products with greater ease. In response to the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products, producers are encouraged by this widespread awareness to implement ethical methods.

Oeko-Tex is essential in guiding the textile sector toward safety and sustainability. Its effects are felt by companies trying to satisfy the changing demands of a conscientious customer base as well as by customers looking for reliable products. Customers actively contribute to the promotion of a healthier and more sustainable future for the textile industry by selecting textiles that have earned the Oeko-Tex certification.