All Oeko-Tex articles
-
SponsoredBosideng looks to the future with sustainable and automated production
Bosideng reveals it is building a “smart” factory and focusing on transparency and sustainability.
-
ArticleChina’s Bosideng takes strides toward net zero emissions and sustainable fashion
Bosideng is working to achieve net zero emissions and promote sustainable practices within the down apparel industry.
-
C-Suite InterviewMario Stucki: “Dimpora makes a membrane in a way no one else does”
A membrane that is waterproof, windproof, breathable, PFAS-free, biodegradable and recyclable. The science is already here. Dimpora’s CEO explains.
-
SponsoredSustainable by Design: Polartec’s 30 Years of EcoEngineering
Find out how Polartec minimizes the environmental impact of its products at every stage of its lifecycle.
-
News briefsTerms of reference for Cotance project to align leather traceability signed
The Cotance initiative to align leather traceability systems has been taking shape since its inception in Sept. 2022. In monthly meetings, key leather-related certification system operators and interested CEN TC 289 standardization experts have been preparing to define minimum traceability standards and mandatory verification evidence together with the Cotance secretariat. ...
-
ArticleWhat is the future of PFAS?
Are you ready for the latest legislation and certification guidelines on PFAS? We bring you the latest update.
-
News briefsOeko-Tex publishes new regulations, offers online webinar on changes
Oeko-Tex has now published its new regulations, which will come into force in the first quarter of 2023 after a transition period. Part of the new standards is a general ban on the use of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS/PFC) in textiles, leather and footwear for the Oeko-Tex Standard ...
-
News briefsOeko-Tex undergoes rebranding, publishes branding guidelines
Designed by the German design and branding agency Schwitzke ID, Oeko-Tex has reworked its logo and brand ID. The biggest change is the new brand logo based on a drop-shaped graphic associated with a leaf, drop or textile bow. The branding guidelines that are to be followed by Oeko-Tex-certified companies ...
-
News briefs
Oeko-Tex introduces ‘impact calculator’ for textile companies
After about two years of development, Oeko-Tex has produced an “impact calculator” with which textile and leather companies can track their CO2 emissions and water use and share the data with customers, investors, business partners or others. It is available to customers of STeP by Oeko-Tex. Later this year, moreover, ...
-
News briefs
Sentryc helps Oeko-Tex to track thousands of piracy cases over the internet
In a move intended to protect its trademark from infringements on the eve of Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season, Oeko-Tex has revealed a partnership with a Berlin-based software firm, Sentryc, whose AI-based cloud solution scans more than 120 international online marketplaces and all the social media for product ...
-
ArticleOeko-Tex carries out its annual standards revision
Oeko-Tex®, an association of 18 independent research and testing institutes worldwide that sets standards for more safety in products of the textile and leather industry and their manufacture, is proceeding with its annual revision of test criteria, limit values and requirements for its sustainability certifications and labels – the objective ...
-
News briefs
Oeko-Tex launches QR codes for its Made in Green label
Oeko-Tex has introduced a unique QR code for products labelled as Made in Green by Oeko-Tex, allowing customers to trace the production chain of the products and find out why they have been certified. More than 3,700 products have been certified with the label, which signifies sustainable production of textiles ...
-
News briefs
Oeko-Tex waives fee for mask certification
Since April 20, Oeko-Tex has waived the licence fee for the Standard 100 certification of mouth and nose masks in order to support the safety of the general public during the period of Covid-19. This measure follows the recently announced process changes for certificate renewals during the corona pandemic. The ...
