OEKO-TEX®

OEKO-TEX® enables consumers and companies to make responsible decisions which protect our planet for future generations.

We consist of 17 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

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all people. OEKO-TEX® supports the industry and society on its path of transforming the world through actions.

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Organisation

Get to know OEKO-TEX®: the 17 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.

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

OEKO-TEX® offsets its travel CO2 production

We aim to travel mainly by train. For longer distances, a plane sometimes is the only option. By offsetting our CO2 production, we provide a small part of protecting our planet in our daily business.

Atmosfair certificate