The OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification starts at the farm, where the cotton is certified as organic according to one of the IFOAM-Organics International family of standards. The organic cotton is then tracked throughout the supply chain via a OEKO-TEX® chain-of-custody until the ready-made textile article. Additionally, by testing for GMO which are widely used in conventional agriculture and testing for pesticides we ensure that the cotton coming from the farm is organic.

Yes, if your company doesn't manufacture textile or leather goods but your suppliers meet MADE IN GREEN conditions, you can issue MADE IN GREEN labels. Brands and retailers can re-label their supplier’s MADE IN GREEN product ID under their own name, provided all requirements in the MADE IN GREEN Standard are fulfilled.

A general ban on the intentional use of PFAS in textiles, leather, apparel, and footwear has been implemented. Rigorous laboratory testing is conducted for the presence of PFAS in OEKO-TEX® certified products.

While Greenpeace aims to tackle pollution in the textile industry globally, OEKO-TEX® DETOX TO ZERO provides an easy-to-use system for analyzing, reporting, and improving chemical usage in textile and leather production, aiding manufacturers, purchasers, brands, and retailers in meeting detox and environmental commitments.