OEKO-TEX®

As summer settles into our beautiful Zurich office, our team is embracing the season by wearing loose, breathable linen or cotton clothing. At OEKO-TEX®, we understand the importance of combining comfort with safety, especially during the warmer months.    OEKO-TEX® provides high standards for ensuring the safety and sustainability of textiles, including crucial aspects like UV protection. Our commitment to “tested for harmful substances” means you can trust that every fibre in our certified textiles is safe for your skin.    What are some of the benefits of OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON?    - Environmental Impact: Organic cotton farming reduces water usage and eliminates harmful pesticides, promoting healthier ecosystems.  - Comfort: Organic Cotton offers superior softness and durability, providing long-lasting comfort. - Product Quality: OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON signifies quality textiles, meaning safer products for your customers.    #Summer #OEKOTEX #ORGANICCOTTON 

At OEKO-TEX®, we're passionate about innovation and sustainability in the textile and leather industry. Our certification services ensure your products meet the highest safety standards, empowering you to adopt sustainable practices across your operations. From responsible sourcing to reducing environmental impact, we support your commitment to a greener future.    Our laboratories conduct scientific tests that go beyond global regulations. We test for harmful substances and evaluate textiles and leather goods for emissions of volatiles, solvent residues and even colour fastness. These tests help you maintain the quality and safety your customers expect.    We understand the evolving demands of consumers and the importance of sustainability in today's market. Let us help you lead the way in creating a more sustainable and responsible textile industry. Choose OEKO-TEX® for trusted certification and testing services.    #OEKOTEX #Innovation #Testing 

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We're proud to share that we've found a wonderful new home for our notepads with Caritas Zürich and a local school “Riedenhalden”. These notepads will now be used by students and for various projects, ensuring they continue to serve a valuable purpose. Even the cardboard packaging is being put to good use.     By reducing our paper use and supporting education and charitable projects, we're taking another step towards sustainability and community support.     #Sustainability #OEKOTEX #CommunitySupport #DigitalTransformation  

Did you know that PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals that are used extensively in cosmetics, cookware, textiles and leather industries? These chemicals are highly valued for their water and stain-resistant properties, making them essential in the production of waterproof fabrics, durable outdoor gear and leather goods. However, the downside of PFAS is their persistence in the environment and potential risks to human health. Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS contain carbon-fluorine bonds that can remain intact for over a thousand years without breaking down.    Want to know how OEKO-TEX® handles PFAS? Visit our FAQ section for more details:  https://lnkd.in/eN3P3NMe      #OEKOTEX #PFAS #Materials #Chemicals  

At OEKO-TEX®, we understand the critical importance of meeting customer expectations and adhering to international standards. Our extensive textile testing services are designed to help you achieve both. Our highly specialized team conducts rigorous tests on a wide range of materials, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, nonwovens and finished products.    Our institutes that provide testing, certification and research services offer a broad spectrum of analytical tests to detect harmful substances and residues in textiles and leather goods. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive tests such as fire testing and clothing physiology tests can also be performed.    Trust OEKO-TEX® to provide the expertise and precision your products deserve.    #TextileTesting #OEKOTEX #QualityControl  

This year's Wimbledon Championships are a celebration of athletic prowess, but sustainability is also taking centre court again! We're happy to announce that Christy, the official towel supplier for Wimbledon, carries the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label.    Christy's towels are a champion's choice, not just for performance, but also for their commitment to sustainability. Christy towels are produced with a focus on minimizing environmental impact throughout the supply chain.  Furthermore, the OEKO-TEX®MADE IN GREEN label ensures fair and safe working conditions, demonstrating social responsibility alongside environmental consciousness.     Most importantly for athletes, these towels are certified to be tested for harmful substances, prioritizing well-being and of course, peak performance on the court.    #OEKOTEX #Wimbledon #Towels #MADEINGREEN  Shirley®

Transparency and consumer safety are non-negotiable for us at OEKO-TEX®. Rigorous testing is part of our daily business, but every testing method has a limit of detection. The limit of detection is the smallest amount of a harmful substance that can be reliably identified. No matter how advanced the equipment or technique is, there's a minimum concentration below which detection becomes uncertain.    Understanding our testing methods' limit of detection, allows for accurate result interpretation, avoiding false positives or negatives. We’re committed to continuous improvement, pushing the boundaries through research and collaboration.     At OEKO-TEX®, we utilize highly sensitive testing methods. This ensures we detect even the smallest amounts of harmful substances, exceeding many regulatory requirements. We believe transparency is key and enjoy sharing information on our testing methods and their limits of detection.    #OEKOTEX #LimitofDetection #TestingMethods #Quality 

We are proud to announce that Avocado Green Mattress has earned our OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification for their Avocado Green Mattress, Eco Organic Mattress and Eco Organic Kids Mattress. This globally recognized certification, ensures that every component of these mattresses is safe from harmful substances, providing peace of mind for customers.    Unlike other brands that certify only selected components, Avocado Green Mattress has achieved this comprehensive certification for the entire finished innerspring mattress, making them the first in the United States to do so. This achievement highlights their unwavering commitment to health and safety. Congratulations to Avocado Green Brands on this remarkable accomplishment!     Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epArnCbC     #OEKOTEX #Sustainability #OrganicMattresses #HealthSafety #AvocadoGreenMattress Casey Strauch Mark Abrials Elana Frosk Ben Mead

Let’s talk about greener chemistry! It's about using chemicals responsibly to minimize environmental impact.    The textile and leather industries heavily rely on chemicals, which raise a crucial question: how can we enjoy the benefits of modern clothing production while protecting our health and the planet? Many consumers and producers alike are unaware of the vast amount of chemicals used (dyes, bleaches, adhesive etc.) in textiles.    At OEKO-TEX®, we strive to minimize these impacts and encourage the industry to use chemicals responsibly.     How can this be implemented?     - Designing chemicals and products to be less hazardous and safer for human health and the environment - Preventing waste through careful design and production processes - Using renewable feedstocks derived from agricultural products or waste materials    By embracing greener chemistry, the textile industry can move towards a more sustainable future.    #OEKOTEX #GreenerChemistry #Chemicals