OEKO-TEX news and archive

Oeko-tex welcomes new CEO

Oeko-tex, the Swiss company known for various sustainability labels, has appointed Alfred J. Beerli as CEO, announced by the company in a press release. Beerli was appointed in June to use his knowledge and network for sustainable and transparent processes in the international textile and leather industry. The new CEO of Oeko-tex will focus on “...

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Oeko-Tex renews commitments to sustainability goals

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Oeko-Tex, the manufacturing solutions provider, has renewed its commitment to the enabling of responsible consumption and has outlined key milestones the company has already achieved. The firm, which was founded back in 1992, now counts 17 independent research and test institutes under its operation and...

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OEKO-TEX announces new regulations for 2021

OEKO-TEX, the international independent textile testing institute, has reviewed their product requirements and published new regulations for 2021 on Tuesday. The changes will affect recycled materials in Standard 100, the Leather Standard, Made in Green and STeP, audits and the OEKO-TEX limit values. The new regulations will come into effect on...

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Oeko-Tex announces updates for 2018

Oeko-Tex, the international independent textile testing institute, has reviewed their product requirements and published new regulations for 2018 on Tuesday. The changes will affect Detox to Zero, the Eco Passport, the STeP limit value tables, Made in Green, Standard 100 and the Leather Standard and will come into effect on 1st April 2018 after...

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Brands are key for sustainability: Oeko-Tex findings of worldwide consumer study

The Oeko-Tex Association presented findings of a massive research study yesterday that it commissioned to shed light on consumer attitudes worldwide about sustainability, harmful substances in textiles, certification and the lives of those who make home textiles and clothes. The ground-breaking study, titled “The Key to Confidence: Consumers and...

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Oeko-Tex conducts large-scale consumer textile sustainability study

Commemorating its 25th anniversary, the Oeko-Tex Association commissioned a massive research study, in which more than 11,000 clothing and home textile consumers around the world examined topics ranging from concerns about climate change to harmful substances in textiles. The results are to be published this week itself. Titled „The Key to...

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OEKO-TEX joins ZDHC

The international association OEKO-TEX announced on Friday its partnership with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme. Together with other ZDHC members, the association will work towards responsible chemicals management, sustainability and transparency. “Oeko-Tex has long been committed to helping companies reduce the use of...

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OEKO-TEX announces updates for 2017

OEKO-TEX, the international independent textile testing institutes, has reviewed their product requirements and published new regulations for 2017 on Friday. The changes will affect the STeP limit value tables, Made in Green and Standard 100 and will come into effect on 1st April 2017 after a three-months transition period. In particular, the...