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Here you can download the annual report 2020/2021

For another consecutive year, the international OEKO-TEX® Association reported positive results, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The association issued more than 31,000 certificates and labels in the past financial year, an increase of 31% compared to 2019/2020. Once again, MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® grew the most, doubling the number of labels. OEKO-TEX® also moved forward with its new Water and Carbon Footprint Tool.

With a new school year on the horizon, many families are preparing for back-to-school shopping. This year is one for the record books, according to a survey conducted by U.S.-based National Retail Federation.

I grew up with sensitive skin. I wish there had been labels like STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® at that time. I don’t know if my eczema outbreaks would have been as frequent or severe. Now that I’m a parent to a toddler and have a baby on the way, skin safety is a top priority.

The Labelling Guide 2021 serves as a guideline for the standardised appearance for the OEKO-TEX® labels.

Research shows that consumers want to shop responsibly and sustainably, but don’t know exactly how to do that. OEKO-TEX® labels are a trusted solution. Our labels help you make safer and more sustainable decisions.

Listen to Conscious Chatter podcast episode #237, during which Ben Mead (Managing Director USA at Hohenstein Institutes America) talks about OEKO-TEX®, green chemistry and product labels.

Families come in many forms. The United Nations created International Day of Families nearly 30 years ago to promote awareness of issues affecting families. On May 15 and every day, we celebrate all families by helping them make safer, more sustainable choices.

The world’s finest underwear – this is what Zimmerli of Switzerland stands for in the last 150 years. From the early days of its foundation by Pauline Zimmerli in 1871, sustainability has been an essential part of the company’s DNA. Based on carefully selected materials from local suppliers, all styles are handcrafted and made to last.