OEKO-TEX®
Our products are certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, class I, which means that they are free from substances hazardous to health. Our certificate is available upon request.
What is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is an independent testing and certification system for textile products such as fibers, yarns , fabrics, garments but also for buttons and accessories. Materials are rigorously evaluated to determine the content levels of dozens of hazardous substances such as phthalates, heavy metals or formaldehyde. OEKO-TEX® certification indicates a product is free of hazardous chemicals and is both non-toxic and safe for consumers.
What are product classes?
A product class is a group of different articles categorized according to their intended utilisation. The various product classes differ in the requirements that the products have to fulfil and by the limit values that are applied:
- Product class 1: This product class includes products for babies and has the strictest requirements and limit values
- Product class 2: This product class includes products with skin contact. This comprises articles that come into direct contact with the skin to a large extent, such as blouses, shirts, underwear, mattresses, etc
- Product class 3: This product class includes products without skin contact. This covers articles that have no or minimal contact with the skin, such as jackets and vests, belts, etc.
- Product class 4: This product class includes decoration materials. It covers all articles including initial products and accessories used for furnishing purposes, such as table cloths, curtains, upholstery fabrics, etc.
For additional information about OEKO-TEX®, please visit: www.oeko-tex.com
