OEKO-TEX®

OEKO-TEX® consists of 18 independent research and test institutes in Europe and Japan. They are responsible for the joint development of test methods and limit values which form the basis for our standards.

OEKO-TEX®

Get to know OEKO-TEX®: the 18 independent research and test institutes in Europe and Japan work together to continually develop test methods and define limit values for the textile and leather industry.

Partner institutes

Innovation is one of the core competences of our OEKO-TEX® partner institutes. Wide-ranging activities in the fields of research and development provide the textile and leather industries with valuable boosts for the development of high-quality products.

Our story

Since 1992, we have supported consumers and companies along the supply chain in making responsible decisions. Our portfolio of independent certificates and product labels represents products which are safe, environmentally friendly and which have been manufactured in a socially responsible way.

OEKO-TEX® worldwide

We are there for you, worldwide: the OEKO-TEX® partner institutes and their contact offices are present in over 60 countries. This means we can guarantee direct local support with someone who speaks your language.

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Mission

Our mission is to create trust in textiles and leather and in their production: through increased product safety, improving sustainable production and a sustainable, transparent value-creation chain.

Code of Conduct