The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 was developed in 1992 and is a universally recognized testing and certification system which reliably informs the consumer that textile products bearing this label are free from concentrations of harmful substances which could pose a risk to his health without having to compromise on functionality, care, properties or style.
 

The Ecological Mood

The people of Central Europe are increasingly aware of the relationship between textile production and related environmental issues. The media feeds this concern, in particular with regards to topics addressing harmful substances historically present in many textiles and their effects on human health.

Textile and clothing producers are working successfully to design products so that no harmful substances are present in any significant amounts and to achieve this, a significant technological effort is required by the industry.

Manufacturers can work towards this goal by adopting recognised "environmentally friendly" working methods such as careful selection of dye-stuffs, optimisation of the dye baths, chlorine free bleaching techniques, low formaldehyde finishing methods and by selecting pesticide and heavy metal free materials.

By employing these and other recognised methods, the results of these efforts are safe products, which pose no risk to the consumer.

Identify ecological sound products

How does a consumer recognise a garment or home-textile, which has been produced with special care, so as to pose no risk to health? A label is required for such products; the " Oeko-Tex" label. Different methods may be followed to reach the same goal but the same questions always arise.