The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100

The tests for harmful substances in textiles specified in the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 were first introduced in 1992. This made it possible to develop a common understanding of the potential problem within the textile supply chain for the first time. Specified legal restrictions formed the basis of the list of test criteria whilst the risk analysis of potential problem substances in textiles was also scientifically evaluated.

The implementation of the test criteria in textile production has helped to create a world-wide safety standard. Both criteria and limit values have been standardised on an international basis and are regularly reviewed and updated. This results in specifications for textile products that have been optimised in terms of human ecology through a comprehensive definition.

Today, more than 6,500 textile and clothing manufacturers 80 countries use the Oeko-Tex® system to make quality improvements. More than 50,000 certificates have been issued to date for millions of individual products.