OEKO - Tex Confidence In Textiles
Confidence in Textiles - tested for harmful substances
Often known as Oeko-Tex standards
It is a global testing and accreditation scheme for the screening of harmful substances within consumer textiles. It is the leading label for textiles that have been screened for harmful substances.
The Oeko-Tex certificate issued by the relevant institute or responsible certification centre is valid for 12 months.
It verifies that the articles listed have been successfully tested according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and satisfy the requirements of a common product class.
Harmful substances banned under the Oeko-tex Standard 100 include:
- Specifically banned AZO dyes
- Carcinogenic and allergy inducing dyes
- Formaldehyde
- Pesticides
- Chlorinated Phenols
- Chloro-organic benzenes and toluenes
- Extractable heavy metals
- pH value
- Phthalates in baby articles
- Emission of Volatile components
- Odour
- Organotin compounds (TBT) and (DBT)
Within the certification process there are three product classes which are relevant to the products we supply:
Product class one: Textiles and textile toys for babies and small children up to the age of three. Cotton Roots embroidery threads meets Oeko-Tex 100 in this the highest product class.
Product class two: Textiles which, when used as intended, have a large part of their surface in direct contact with the skin, e.g. polo shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, blouses etc.
Product class three: Textiles which, when used as intended, do not come into contact with the skin, or only have a small part of their surface in contact with the skin, e.g. jackets, coats.
For further details: www.oeko-tex.com
Confidence In Textiles OEKO-Tex Certified Products
Childrens Classic Sweatshirt
£13.98 No VAT
Mens Tipped Collar & Cuffs Polo
£15.77 Ex.VAT
Mens classic fit contrast polo
£15.88 Ex.VAT
Performance Polo Classic Fit
£13.63 Ex.VAT
Camo Piqué Polo Shirt
£14.22 Ex.VAT
Womens Contrast Polo Shirt
£15.79 Ex.VAT
Womens Performance Polo - Classic Fit
£13.49 Ex.VAT
Organic - Womens T Shirt
£11.00 Ex.VAT
Childrens V-Neck Sweatshirt
£11.90 No VAT
Childrens Hoodie - Combed Cotton
£16.08 No VAT
