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Do you love shopping but worry about its impact on the environment?

Fashion should feel good: Labels care for people and planet. The good news is sustainability and responsible fashion shopping can coexist. Just make mindful choices about what, where and how often you shop. At OEKO-TEX® we believe transparency is essential for making responsible decisions. 

What textile certifications actually mean?

Different certifications cover various aspects of a product’s supply chain, each with a different focus, such as: 
 

  • Textile safety, e.g. tests for harmful substances 
  • Environmental safety, e.g. wastewater and chemicals management 
  • Socially responsible working conditions, e.g. ban on child labour 
  • Verification of material origin, e.g. excluding the use of GMO’s


Some certifications emphasise social manufacturing conditions, while others prioritize environmental or health factors. Additionally, some certifications aim to provide a comprehensive approach, addressing both social and environmental concerns holistically. Understanding certifications helps you make informed decisions, aligning your fashion purchases with your values. 

Why textile certifications matter – data makes a difference

Certified companies worldwide
Workers in certified facilities
Countries where certified products are sold
Make informed choices

That's why it's important understand exactly what you're purchasing: As a consumer, you can make a positive impact! Opting for labelled garments and shoes supports responsible fashion and sustainable practices in the fashion industry. You can make a difference every time you shop. Keep an eye out for OEKO-TEX® labels during your next purchase.

Make more conscious fashion choices with certified products

Textiles and leather items carrying the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label are produced more sustainably in socially responsible workplaces. They are traceable and tested for harmful substances. 

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Every item bearing the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of over 1,000 harmful substances.

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Our OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification offers verification from farm to product. Products bearing this label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances.

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Learn about how and where your garments are produced. 
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Verification plays a key role. Track your products with the Label Check

Do you want to ensure that your product is certified with one of our standards? Thanks to our Label Check you can easily check the certification validity or its scope. It is possible thanks to a unique label number or QR code you can find on each product. 

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Knowledge center

Do you want to know more about sustainability in fashion and textiles? We have chosen 3 blogposts for you. Read them now or visit our Blog to discover more:

Sustainability in your daily routine 

What OEKO-TEX® labels mean

Sustainable home goods