Definition
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — Tests textiles for harmful substances at every production stage.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that a textile product (and every component — yarn, button, zipper, lining) has been tested for substances harmful to human health. The criteria include limits on formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticides, phthalates and azo dyes.
Standard 100 is a safety certification — not an organic, fair-trade or environmental one. For environmental processing standards, look for OEKO-TEX STeP or GOTS.
Tests textiles for harmful substances at every production stage.
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Separate the question the term addresses from questions it does not answer. Material sourcing, labour conditions, chemical safety and disposal need different evidence. Catalogue labels are a starting point for checking that evidence, not a substitute for it.
| Check | Action | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Scheme | Read the named scheme's current criteria | Standards cover different environmental or social questions |
| Register | Look up the licence or member in the scheme's directory | A logo image alone does not establish current status |
| Scope | Match the company, site or exact product covered | Company certification is not necessarily product certification |
Tests textiles for harmful substances at every production stage.
Read the named scheme's current criteria. Look up the licence or member in the scheme's directory. Match the company, site or exact product covered.